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PO51 YOC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,630 mi
Last recorded120,630 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 YOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 120,630 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 112,625 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 107,110 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 106,735 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 92,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 92,093 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 86,380 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 86,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 81,087 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 79,929 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 77,028 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 72,686 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 70,378 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 63,832 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 63,832 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 60,682 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,200 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 53,225 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 53,225 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 49,475 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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PO51 YOC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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