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PO51 YNW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,910 mi
Last recorded110,910 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 YNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 110,910 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 108,156 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened both (2.4.A.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under car fitted plastic cover,

Fail 23 Dec 2017 108,156 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened both (2.4.A.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

under car fitted plastic cover,

Pass 23 Nov 2016 104,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaking

under car fitted plastic cover.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 101,142 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

under car fitted with plastic cover.

Fail 27 Nov 2015 101,142 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under car fitted with plastic cover.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 97,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 95,172 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 92,771 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 91,349 miles

1 of 2 washer jets inop on offside washers

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside number plate lamp

offside brake light

offside front tyre flat

Pass 16 Sep 2010 86,189 miles

front suspension arm bushes getting perished

offside front tyre scrubbing inner edge

some play front and rear drop links

Pass 11 Sep 2009 80,026 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 80,018 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 72,787 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 63,666 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 63,665 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 54,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YNW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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