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2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,051 mi
Last recorded112,051 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE51 EUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 112,051 miles

rear shockers slightly bouncy, rear suspension has minor play, rear diff bushes slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2015 93,316 miles

o/s and n/s rear anti roll bar linkage bushes have slight movement

parking brake requires slight adjustment n/s

rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Pass 18 Jul 2014 79,077 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s front lower ball joint dust cover requires renewal

n/s rear parkbrake on minimum efficiency

Fail 18 Jul 2014 79,077 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 61,237 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 41,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 41,414 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

O/S/F FOGLIGHT INOP

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,576 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,451 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 28,220 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,549 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 25,035 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 25,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (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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SE51 EUR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SE51 EUR, 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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SE51 EUR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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