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EY51 TYL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

136,741 mi
Last recorded136,741 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 TYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 136,741 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 136,739 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 134,091 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 134,091 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 131,427 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 128,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 125,158 miles

Undershields Fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2016 125,158 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Undershields Fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 120,443 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 120,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 113,516 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 106,628 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 103,050 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 100,008 miles

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

wipers poor

Fail 6 Jan 2011 89,165 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 89,165 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 78,149 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 78,116 miles

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

Front brake discs worn thin

Front tyres worn outer edge

Glo-plug lamp stays on

Pass 18 Dec 2008 72,322 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Front suspension bushes worn

Fail 18 Dec 2008 72,322 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake pads worn low

Front suspension bushes worn

Pass 11 Dec 2007 64,093 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 57,641 miles

off side front shock absorber shows no signs of oil leak and passes bounce test. However if unit has not replaced performance may be impared

Fail 13 Dec 2006 57,630 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 53,489 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 53,475 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 TYL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 TYL, 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 TYL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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