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EU51 UXP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

178,439 mi
Last recorded178,439 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 UXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 178,439 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly perishing

Fail 31 Oct 2014 178,436 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly perishing

Pass 4 Nov 2013 160,474 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 160,472 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 142,591 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insacure

Fail 4 May 2012 142,567 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insacure

Pass 4 May 2011 131,004 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 119,370 miles

eml light on

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

differential leaking oil

Pass 4 May 2010 119,370 miles

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

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

differential leaking oil

eml light on

Pass 20 Mar 2009 106,990 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 94,444 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 81,646 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 75,457 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 75,457 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 UXP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UXP, 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

How do I check the history of EU51 UXP?

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What year was EU51 UXP registered?

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

Is EU51 UXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 UXP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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