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FY51 DYW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,084 mi
Last recorded129,084 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 DYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 129,084 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 129,084 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 124,236 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 124,230 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 118,127 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 118,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 107,341 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 94,621 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 94,621 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 85,582 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 77,424 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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FY51 DYW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FY51 DYW, 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

How do I check the history of FY51 DYW?

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What year was FY51 DYW registered?

FY51 DYW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FY51 DYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 DYW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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