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SB51 ZVT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,190 mi
Last recorded129,190 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 ZVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 129,190 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

low pad warning light iluminated

Fail 11 Jun 2019 129,155 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

low pad warning light iluminated

Pass 14 Jun 2018 112,431 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 112,296 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification fouling chassis leg and cut a deep grove in leg (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification not seated correctly unable to tell if complete (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt alloy arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated alloy arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 110,006 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 101,371 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 101,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 89,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2015 89,314 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 81,491 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 74,640 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 67,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 60,750 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 60,392 miles

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

engine managment light on

Fail 28 Feb 2010 60,392 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 28 Feb 2009 55,121 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 55,121 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 44,737 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 44,737 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 36,278 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 36,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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 ZVT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZVT, 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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SB51 ZVT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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