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EN51 SKZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,602 mi
Last recorded71,602 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 SKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 71,602 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 71,251 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 71,019 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 70,724 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 70,050 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 70,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2020 69,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 68,967 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 68,056 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 67,291 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 66,708 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 66,708 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 65,008 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 65,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 63,744 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 63,744 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 59,861 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 59,861 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 56,596 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 52,688 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 52,688 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 49,458 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 49,458 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 46,323 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 44,059 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side front tyre some outer tread edge wear

off side front tyre cut(s) damage in tread & some outer tread edge wear

some front brake disc wear

Pass 8 Dec 2008 44,059 miles

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

near side front tyre some outer tread edge wear

off side front tyre cut(s) damage in tread & some outer tread edge wear

some front brake disc wear

Pass 17 Dec 2007 40,445 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 40,445 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 33,125 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 23,596 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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EN51 SKZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EN51 SKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN51 SKZ registered?

EN51 SKZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is EN51 SKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 SKZ shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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