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EY51 PXE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,628 mi
Last recorded71,628 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 PXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 71,628 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 67,543 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 64,568 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 58,385 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 51,406 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 45,202 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 33,245 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 33,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 PXE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EY51 PXE, 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 EY51 PXE registered?

EY51 PXE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EY51 PXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY51 PXE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY51 PXE have outstanding finance?

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