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MT51 YLN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

118,708 mi
Last recorded118,708 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 YLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 118,708 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2026 118,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2025 116,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2024 114,739 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 114,739 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 112,581 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2022 110,662 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under tray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2021 108,200 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner track arms ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn. Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 108,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner track arms ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn. Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 106,692 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 106,644 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 104,000 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 101,563 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 101,555 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 98,980 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 96,211 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 96,211 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 92,946 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 89,736 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 86,193 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 86,193 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 83,238 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 80,465 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 78,237 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 76,360 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 65,819 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 57,889 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 51,141 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 51,141 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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MT51 YLN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 MT51 YLN, 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 MT51 YLN registered?

MT51 YLN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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