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LY51 EWR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

144,776 mi
Last recorded144,776 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 EWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 144,776 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower arms, frontmost (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 138,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flex y hoses x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear sub frame has surface corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2023 138,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flex y hoses x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear sub frame has surface corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2022 136,113 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 136,107 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 131,291 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp slight damage

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear brake pipes x2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 127,720 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes x2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 124,134 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 124,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working 207 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 112,011 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 112,011 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 108,019 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 108,012 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 102,923 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 97,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 97,573 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 92,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 92,549 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 87,993 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 83,082 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,082 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 72,594 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 66,125 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 59,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 49,353 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 31,691 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 EWR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EWR, 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 EWR registered?

LY51 EWR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is LY51 EWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 EWR shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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