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S4 EMU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

105,494 mi
Last recorded105,494 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 EMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 105,494 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 105,491 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

M I L light on

air bag light on

engine bottom cover loose

o/s raidiater leak

stability light on

wipers poor

Pass 29 Aug 2008 103,905 miles

o/s/r wheel making a noise

Fail 29 Aug 2008 103,901 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r wheel making a noise

Pass 13 Jul 2007 96,905 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 96,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front 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 Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jun 2007 96,798 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine management light staying on

srs light staying on

Pass 23 Feb 2007 90,038 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 82,164 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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S4 EMU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 S4 EMU, 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 S4 EMU registered?

S4 EMU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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