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EY51 ULZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

73,475 mi
Last recorded73,475 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 73,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 69,768 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 65,430 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 65,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 60,639 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 56,604 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 56,602 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 56,077 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 55,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2020 55,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 54,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 54,530 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 53,311 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 52,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 51,021 miles

Front tyres cracked and perished.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre has cracks on inner sidewall.

Fail 6 Jun 2016 51,021 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front tyres cracked and perished.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre has cracks on inner sidewall.

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 May 2015 49,773 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 48,870 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 47,564 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,951 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)

Pass 26 May 2011 43,848 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 38,448 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 36,541 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 34,128 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on the outer edge

Pass 15 May 2007 30,803 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 27,304 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 ULZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 ULZ, 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 ULZ registered?

EY51 ULZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EY51 ULZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY51 ULZ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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