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SF51 LOA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,811 mi
Last recorded134,811 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 LOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 134,811 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 134,811 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 125,201 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 115,560 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2014 102,171 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 102,165 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 91,975 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 91,975 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 80,949 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 72,072 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 72,072 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 66,973 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 61,871 miles

corrosion to brakes

front discs worn

play anti roll bushes rear

Pass 15 Apr 2008 57,066 miles

exhaust clamp poor centre to front

Pass 3 Oct 2006 52,670 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 LOA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LOA, 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 SF51 LOA registered?

SF51 LOA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SF51 LOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 LOA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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