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EY51 SHZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,032 mi
Last recorded47,032 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 SHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 47,032 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Aug 2022 44,664 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 22 Jun 2019 44,177 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside covered in platic covers

Pass 7 Jun 2018 43,552 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 39,169 miles

plastic shields fitted under vehicle front to rear obscuring view

Pass 31 May 2016 39,161 miles

both rear indicators bulbs faded

plastic shields fitted under vehicle front to rear obscuring view

Pass 27 May 2015 38,998 miles

plastic sill covers + plastic covers fitted under vehicle front to rear preventing view for inspection.

Pass 28 May 2014 38,563 miles

E S P (elec stabil prog) warning light showing on dash.

plastic sill covers + plastic covers under vehicle front to rear fitted preventing view for inspection.

service over due lighting up on dash

Fail 27 May 2014 38,563 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

E S P (elec stabil prog) warning light showing on dash.

plastic sill covers + plastic covers under vehicle front to rear fitted preventing view for inspection.

Pass 28 May 2013 38,010 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 36,058 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 33,235 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 33,234 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 29,343 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 25,643 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 22,041 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 18,907 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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EY51 SHZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SHZ, 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 SHZ registered?

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

Is EY51 SHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY51 SHZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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