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SB51 XUE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,435 mi
Last recorded75,435 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 XUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 75,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 75,428 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 70,574 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 70,571 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Offside Front Oil leak possible oil cooler ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 66,602 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 6 Jun 2016 66,602 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 1 Jun 2015 61,973 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 59,206 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 57,261 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 57,261 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 May 2012 54,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear suspension bush squeaking

offside rear suspension bush squeaking

Pass 1 Jun 2011 50,732 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 50,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 48,923 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 48,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 43,906 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 43,906 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 35,088 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,687 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 22,989 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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SB51 XUE 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 65%.

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 SB51 XUE, 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 SB51 XUE registered?

SB51 XUE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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