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EY51 STZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,357 mi
Last recorded100,357 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 100,357 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 87,478 miles

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

offside indecator playing up

Pass 25 Jan 2012 79,939 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 72,031 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 65,924 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 65,922 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 61,485 miles

full body undertrays fitted

rear exhaust silencer forward mounting bracket badly corroded (about to break)

wipers smearing

Pass 23 Jan 2008 57,990 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 57,196 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 54,390 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 STZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 STZ, 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 STZ registered?

EY51 STZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is EY51 STZ safe to buy?

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