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EY51 SKZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

194,838 mi
Last recorded194,838 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 SKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 194,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 194,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 186,234 miles

crack in corner of windscreen

no plate lights dim

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 Oct 2017 186,217 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

crack in corner of windscreen

no plate lights dim

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2016 175,376 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 165,029 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014
Pass 23 Aug 2013 156,506 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 156,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 155,333 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 152,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn low on edges

nearside front tyre worn very low on edges

Fail 13 Sep 2011 152,360 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn low on edges

nearside front tyre worn very low on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2010 147,171 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 147,474 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 135,798 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 124,750 miles

Fuel pump + pipes damp - suspect seepage from seals

Play in lower steering column bush

Pass 13 Sep 2006 118,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 SKZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,685cc diesel 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 EY51 SKZ, 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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EY51 SKZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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