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SE51 EVU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE51 EVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 82,544 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 82,544 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 82,260 miles

Nearside mirror slightly loose

Fail 16 Nov 2020 82,260 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror slightly loose

Pass 19 Nov 2019 81,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 81,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 81,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 80,405 miles

brake pipes greased

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 79,878 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2016 79,875 miles

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 79,205 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

front brake pipes greased

oil leak

rear brake pipes greased

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 13 Nov 2015 79,205 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort foot brake (3.7.B.5a)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

front brake pipes greased

oil leak

rear brake pipes greased

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 Nov 2014 77,629 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 77,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 72,613 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 72,613 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both offside outer arches slightly corroded

offside front inner arm has slight play at fixings

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pipes protected in grease

Fail 11 Nov 2013 72,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 67,652 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 67,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 61,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

diff has oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 53,647 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 44,416 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 44,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 37,234 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,301 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 28,301 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 24,414 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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SE51 EVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SE51 EVU, 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 EVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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