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GY51 EYZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,988 mi
Last recorded173,988 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 EYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 173,988 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 173,943 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 103,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 97,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 89,190 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 140,559 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 140,558 miles

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

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 8 Aug 2013 128,732 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 118,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 118,316 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 107,577 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 98,220 miles

front number plate

nearside front tyre on legal limits of 1.6mm

Fail 14 Aug 2010 98,220 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front number plate

nearside front tyre on legal limits of 1.6mm

Pass 8 Aug 2009 88,942 miles

front lower rear arm balljoints nearside and offside slight play

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 8 Aug 2009 88,942 miles

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

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

front lower rear arm balljoints nearside and offside slight play

front number plate

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2008 77,989 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 66,614 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 45,870 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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GY51 EYZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GY51 EYZ, 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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GY51 EYZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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