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EU51 UXW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,786 mi
Last recorded129,786 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 UXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 129,786 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective weak pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 128,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 126,192 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 126,190 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 124,401 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 122,613 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2020 120,264 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 108,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/65/15 v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 May 2018 96,083 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 88,316 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 79,958 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 79,958 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 72,908 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 May 2014 65,996 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2013 59,590 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 56,724 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 52,750 miles

rear brake discs showing signs of wear.

rear brake pads wearing.

rear brakes 19% imbalance

Pass 5 Aug 2010 47,992 miles

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 44,530 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 39,475 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 32,781 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 22,879 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 UXW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UXW, 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 UXW registered?

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

Is EU51 UXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 UXW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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