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FY51 ZYF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,788 mi
Last recorded131,788 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 ZYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 131,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 13 Jul 2018 131,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 17 Jul 2017 123,884 miles

E.M.LIGHT ON

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

centre exhaust bracket brocken

front tyres worn on the inside edge

wiper blade rubbers split

Fail 17 Jul 2017 123,884 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

E.M.LIGHT ON

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

centre exhaust bracket brocken

front tyres worn on the inside edge

wiper blade rubbers split

Pass 6 Jul 2016 119,460 miles

both front steel brake pipes corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both front wipers split

eml on

exhaust centre pipe mounts corroded and broken

gear oil leak

n/s/f jacking pad missing

n/s/r indicator slightly white

Pass 30 Jun 2015 113,447 miles

E.M.L ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f fog light missing

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2015 113,447 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

E.M.L ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f fog light missing

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 105,967 miles

Engine management light is on,

Exhaust center pipe mount broken and corroded,

Headlamp deflectors fitted,

Oil staining around rear diff and gearbox,

Rear tyres close to legal limit,

Pass 18 Jun 2013 97,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2013 97,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 88,238 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges,

Offside front brake pipe is corroding,

Offside front, front lower arm bush detaching,

Rear exhaust heat shield is detaching,

Slight oil leak from around gearbox sump area,

Slight oil leak fron rear diff seal,

Fail 20 Jun 2012 88,238 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges,

Offside front brake pipe is corroding,

Offside front, front lower arm bush detaching,

Rear exhaust heat shield is detaching,

Slight oil leak from around gearbox sump area,

Slight oil leak fron rear diff seal,

Pass 1 Jul 2011 78,159 miles

Drivers door mirror slightly miscoloured.

O/s/r indicator slightly flashing white light.

Oil leak from diff seal.

Fail 29 Jun 2011 78,159 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Drivers door mirror slightly miscoloured.

O/s/r indicator slightly flashing white light.

Oil leak from diff seal.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 65,173 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 65,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 54,769 miles

Centre exhaust mount heavily corroded.

Offside front foglamp missing.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 43,805 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 43,805 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 30,646 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight oil leak from diff pinion seal

Pass 18 Jul 2006 20,175 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 17,936 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 ZYF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 ZYF, 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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FY51 ZYF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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