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EY51 SSV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,381 mi
Last recorded145,381 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 SSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 145,381 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 145,381 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 130,995 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2018 130,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 116,146 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 19 May 2016 100,606 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Fail 19 May 2016 100,606 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 2 May 2015 83,392 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 83,392 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 71,216 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 71,216 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 57,120 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 57,110 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 48,361 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2011 42,591 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 40,462 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 40,462 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 May 2009 39,438 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 38,490 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 35,034 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 28,209 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 SSV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SSV, 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 SSV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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