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EY51 YXU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,092 mi
Last recorded94,092 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 94,092 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 92,375 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 85,960 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

eml light on

Pass 6 Oct 2015 81,603 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Nearside & offside (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 81,602 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Nearside & offside (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 81,477 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 81,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 80,667 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 80,666 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 79,240 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 74,054 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 74,049 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 65,667 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 56,233 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 47,338 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 39,044 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 YXU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXU, 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 YXU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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