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SC51 AHN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,249 mi
Last recorded124,249 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 AHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 124,249 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 116,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 108,619 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 101,414 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 92,052 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 92,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 80,361 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 67,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 56,504 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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SC51 AHN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC51 AHN registered?

SC51 AHN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is SC51 AHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC51 AHN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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