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EU51 EVD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

161,021 mi
Last recorded161,021 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 EVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2020 161,021 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both side front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working + Lens damaged sharp edge (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer not working + N/S Wiper missing (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm See cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BAS + ESP warning lights on

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 151,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 151,677 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 144,915 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 144,915 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 135,697 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 127,450 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 119,050 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 110,591 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 104,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 92,014 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 82,588 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2009 74,099 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2009 74,099 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 65,484 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 53,755 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 36,684 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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EU51 EVD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU51 EVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU51 EVD registered?

EU51 EVD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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