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EU51 UFT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

208,800 mi
Last recorded208,800 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 UFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 208,800 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leak, engine, rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion underside, suspension, exhaust, brake lines

Fail 5 Mar 2026 208,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leak, engine, rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion underside, suspension, exhaust, brake lines

Pass 3 Mar 2025 198,824 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General corrosion suspension, brakes, exhaust

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 189,006 miles

Corrosion to suspension, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Pass 14 Mar 2023 175,312 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring arm outer rose joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges wearing. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 175,312 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring arm outer rose joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges wearing. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 163,892 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion underside

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front torque arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring arm ball joint on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 155,069 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Fail 18 Mar 2021 155,063 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Rear tyres low on edges and wearing 205/55/16

Pass 18 Mar 2020 151,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear brakes 25% imbalance on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 151,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Self levelling rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear brakes 25% imbalance on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 138,546 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Slight play in front suspension joints

Pass 26 Mar 2018 126,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 126,617 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak evident

Pass 16 Aug 2016 124,879 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres low centre tread

Pass 17 Aug 2015 118,018 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 109,995 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 100,755 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 93,681 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres low tread

slight wear evident nearside and offside front anti-roll bar links

Pass 24 Aug 2011 85,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside rear tyres low tread

offside front tyre worn low at edges of tread

slight wear evident nearside and offside rear brake discs

wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 18 Aug 2010 75,824 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 66,282 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 56,201 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 45,937 miles

rear tyres low tread

Pass 22 Aug 2006 39,304 miles

both front tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges and nearing legal limit

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2005 31,268 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 UFT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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

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