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EU51 XJC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,518 mi
Last recorded106,518 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 XJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 106,518 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 106,514 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 103,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2018 103,068 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 98,963 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 95,523 miles

nearside door mirror side repeater pale

front brake discs badly worn

fuel cap slightly damaged

nearside door mirror side repeater lens slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre becoming worn on edges

offside door mirror glass becoming deteriorated

offside front tyre becoming worn on edges

rear brake discs corroded

slight oil leaks

Fail 8 Jun 2016 95,523 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs badly worn

fuel cap slightly damaged

nearside door mirror side repeater lens slightly damaged

nearside door mirror side repeater pale

nearside rear tyre becoming worn on edges

offside door mirror glass becoming deteriorated

offside front tyre becoming worn on edges

rear brake discs corroded

slight oil leaks

Pass 15 Jun 2015 91,953 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 91,953 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 89,047 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 84,258 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 81,306 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 75,613 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 68,236 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 64,376 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 54,797 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 48,498 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 XJC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XJC, 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 XJC registered?

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

Is EU51 XJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 XJC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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