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EY51 WPK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

85,449 mi
Last recorded85,449 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 85,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 72,007 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 56,253 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 45,111 miles

BAS, Brake assist fault message on dashboard.

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

NSR tyre 3mm of tread remaining

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 38,589 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 35,011 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 24,879 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 23,016 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 18,900 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 16,888 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 15,093 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 12,318 miles

Oil leak

interia headlight adjuster not working

nearside front tyre wall damage

Fail 19 Nov 2013 12,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

interia headlight adjuster not working

nearside front tyre wall damage

Pass 19 Nov 2012 9,934 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 7,358 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 4,564 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 4,401 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 4,350 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 4,191 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 4,018 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 WPK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WPK, 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 WPK registered?

EY51 WPK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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