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EU51 UXO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,080 mi
Last recorded148,080 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 UXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 148,080 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 148,080 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 135,575 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 120,679 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 110,465 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 94,857 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

horn poor note(only one working)

o/s parking brake not as efficient as n/s

wear both front brake discs

Fail 25 Oct 2007 94,857 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

horn poor note(only one working)

o/s parking brake not as efficient as n/s

wear both front brake discs

Pass 24 Oct 2006 78,947 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 78,913 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 UXO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UXO, 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 UXO registered?

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

Is EU51 UXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 UXO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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