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EY51 UJU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

69,504 mi
Last recorded69,504 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 69,504 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2025 68,052 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 66,274 miles

Rear rear diff oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2024 66,272 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear diff oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2023 63,296 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 62,551 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 61,656 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 60,394 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 60,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 60,038 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 60,038 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 58,824 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 56,007 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 53,561 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 53,561 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 52,072 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 49,725 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 44,230 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 41,233 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 38,281 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 34,838 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 31,665 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 26,789 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 23,628 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 19,442 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 UJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 UJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY51 UJU registered?

EY51 UJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is EY51 UJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY51 UJU shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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