MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,083 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear suspension signs of corrosion
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear suspension signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front tyres bald at edges
oil leak
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under body shields fittedUnable to see steering or brake lines fully
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under body shields fitted.Uable to see steering or brake lines fully
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EY51 SLU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 SLU, 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 SLU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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