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SF51 FLV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,457 mi
Last recorded91,457 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 FLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 91,457 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wiper blades torn

Fail 5 Oct 2017 91,427 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

wiper blades torn

Pass 5 Aug 2016 83,829 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 83,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2015 81,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 71,568 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 71,561 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 71,554 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2014 71,358 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/rear suspension has restricted movement

Pass 16 Apr 2013 69,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 69,054 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,569 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 38,565 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 58,857 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 58,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,992 miles

slight cut in o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Apr 2009 51,417 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 47,883 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 45,213 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 36,855 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 FLV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SF51 FLV, 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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SF51 FLV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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