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S13 SLL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

152,798 mi
Last recorded152,798 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 SLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2013 152,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 152,798 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 135,133 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 135,133 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 100,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 100,423 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 96,373 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 96,331 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 91,102 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 91,049 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2008 86,189 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 80,271 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 80,271 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2006 73,800 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 73,800 miles

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

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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S13 SLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S13 SLL, 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 S13 SLL registered?

S13 SLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is S13 SLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S13 SLL shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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