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EY51 YXR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,627 mi
Last recorded111,627 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 YXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 111,627 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 111,619 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 104,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 104,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 100,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 97,308 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 92,617 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 92,617 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 86,157 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 79,292 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 79,292 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 72,792 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 61,850 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 54,879 miles

nearside exterior mirror insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2006 47,716 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 YXR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YXR, 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 YXR registered?

EY51 YXR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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