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EY51 YYC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,570 mi
Last recorded66,570 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 YYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2010 66,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

bonnet does not close securly

Pass 29 May 2008 62,681 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 62,681 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

nearside door mirror glass broken

Pass 15 Dec 2006 46,360 miles

Brake fluid warning light on.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 YYC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YYC, 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 YYC registered?

EY51 YYC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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