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RE51 LYW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,601 mi
Last recorded84,601 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 LYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 84,601 miles

slightly damaged to front number plate

Pass 27 Oct 2010 80,076 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

off side front indicator losing colour

unable to check certain items due to plastic covers

Pass 26 Oct 2009 74,388 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Unable to see some testable items due to plastic covers

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 17 Oct 2008 67,642 miles

slight play o/s n/s front compliance bushes

Pass 30 Oct 2007 61,678 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 61,678 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 54,069 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 46,896 miles

both front disc liped

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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RE51 LYW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RE51 LYW, 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 RE51 LYW registered?

RE51 LYW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is RE51 LYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 LYW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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