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OY51 CYC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,988 mi
Last recorded154,988 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 CYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Jan 2017 154,988 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Feb 2016 145,355 miles

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

Rear both tyres close to limit

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 137,884 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 128,507 miles

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

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

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 11 Feb 2013 119,580 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Dec 2011 108,367 miles

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 8 Nov 2010 99,441 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 91,479 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 80,897 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 70,776 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 57,890 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 53,239 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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OY51 CYC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OY51 CYC, 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 OY51 CYC registered?

OY51 CYC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is OY51 CYC safe to buy?

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