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PO51 YMY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,523 mi
Last recorded51,523 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 YMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 51,523 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 50,720 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 50,720 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 49,612 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 48,560 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 47,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jul 2014 45,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill trim covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 44,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jul 2012 43,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Jul 2011 41,446 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jul 2011 41,446 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Jul 2010 38,807 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edge

slight play in nearside/offside front anti roll bar linkages

Pass 21 Jul 2009 36,354 miles

front tyres slightly wearing on outer edge

Fail 21 Jul 2009 36,354 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres slightly wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2008 34,054 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 30,976 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

plastic covers to underside of vehicle unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2006 27,043 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

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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PO51 YMY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PO51 YMY, 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 PO51 YMY registered?

PO51 YMY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is PO51 YMY safe to buy?

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