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EU51 UGA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,082 mi
Last recorded119,082 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 UGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 119,082 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 119,082 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 115,291 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 115,291 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 109,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2013 109,201 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2012 104,598 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 99,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 99,330 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 91,775 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 91,775 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 83,617 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 74,857 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 74,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 68,506 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 68,506 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 59,002 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 UGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU51 UGA registered?

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

Is EU51 UGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 UGA shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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