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SF51 FJK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,794 mi
Last recorded133,794 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 FJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2011 133,794 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 126,154 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 117,531 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 106,403 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 75,638 miles

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

o/s rear tyre on limit at time of test

Fail 26 Oct 2007 74,444 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre tread 1.6mm at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2006 52,984 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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SF51 FJK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SF51 FJK, 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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What year was SF51 FJK registered?

SF51 FJK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is SF51 FJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 FJK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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