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SC51 SCC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,070 mi
Last recorded124,070 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 SCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 124,070 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 124,060 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 118,571 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 118,519 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 112,966 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 104,279 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 94,815 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 85,598 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 85,598 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 76,370 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 68,400 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 68,400 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 60,169 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 51,940 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 51,940 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 43,750 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 33,597 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 33,597 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 23,304 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 23,304 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 14,048 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 4,851 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 2,474 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 SCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SC51 SCC, 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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SC51 SCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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