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MM51 YAJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

52,763 mi
Last recorded52,763 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 YAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 52,763 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 50,068 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 49,869 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 49,753 miles

Nearside Front side wall cracks

Offside Front side wall cracks

Pass 12 Jun 2019 49,463 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 49,269 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 48,934 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 48,199 miles

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

Front both wheel bearings slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2015 47,772 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 46,889 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 46,187 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 45,333 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 45,333 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,961 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 44,293 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 43,278 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 39,048 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 35,516 miles

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

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

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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MM51 YAJ 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 94.4%.

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 MM51 YAJ, 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 MM51 YAJ registered?

MM51 YAJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is MM51 YAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM51 YAJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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