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SC51 AFO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,869 mi
Last recorded93,869 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 AFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 93,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 85,645 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 74,461 miles

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

exhaust centre clamp deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2012 74,393 miles

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

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

exhaust centre clamp deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2011 60,468 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 54,830 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 52,396 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 56,291 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 56,291 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 36,235 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 36,235 miles

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

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

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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SC51 AFO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SC51 AFO, 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 SC51 AFO registered?

SC51 AFO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is SC51 AFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC51 AFO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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