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LY51 EVL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,943 mi
Last recorded120,943 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 EVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 120,943 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Differential leaking

Pass 3 Feb 2018 116,896 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 102,510 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 102,493 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported hangers broken (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 85,406 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 82,890 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 79,343 miles

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

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 8 Dec 2012 74,440 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 70,530 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 65,678 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 32,672 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

bonnet releals lever in car broken

Fail 3 Dec 2009 32,672 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

bonnet releals lever in car broken

Pass 31 Jul 2008 59,822 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 59,814 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 49,003 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2006 37,428 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 37,428 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 36,197 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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LY51 EVL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EVL, 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

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What year was LY51 EVL registered?

LY51 EVL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is LY51 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 EVL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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