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SEZ 1873

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,505 mi
Last recorded70,505 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEZ 1873
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 70,505 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 70,381 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 70,220 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 70,041 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 69,961 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 69,958 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 69,355 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 25 Jan 2016 69,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 27 Jan 2015 68,225 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 68,223 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 67,123 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,830 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 64,457 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 60,198 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 56,275 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 52,494 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 48,926 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Feb 2007 43,528 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 37,998 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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SEZ 1873 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SEZ 1873, 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 SEZ 1873 registered?

SEZ 1873 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is SEZ 1873 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEZ 1873 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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