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EY51 MFN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

42,774 mi
Last recorded42,774 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 MFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 42,774 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 42,546 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 41,788 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 41,156 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 40,973 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 40,431 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 40,214 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 40,214 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 39,691 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 38,998 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 37,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 36,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 35,139 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nails in both front tyres.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 35,139 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nails in both front tyres.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 34,288 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 31,389 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,172 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 27,371 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 204,898 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 22,897 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 20,387 miles

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

n/s and o/s/rear tyres worn in middle close to wear bars

Pass 7 Sep 2007 17,300 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 15,325 miles

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

nearside front tyre differtent tread and make than other three

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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EY51 MFN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 EY51 MFN, 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 EY51 MFN registered?

EY51 MFN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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