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LY51 DYO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

268,021 mi
Last recorded268,021 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 DYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2023 268,021 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front screen cracked but not in drivers vision

Pass 16 Nov 2021 259,743 miles

all metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2020 252,935 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 252,935 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 238,303 miles

crack n/side front screen not effecting drivers vision

metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2019 238,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

crack n/side front screen not effecting drivers vision

metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2018 197,902 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 103,264 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 95,512 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 86,979 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 86,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 77,992 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2013 71,468 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 62,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 62,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2011 57,403 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 51,198 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 43,011 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 38,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 35,031 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 31,062 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 27,777 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 27,772 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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LY51 DYO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LY51 DYO, 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 LY51 DYO registered?

LY51 DYO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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