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SH51 OAC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

82,749 mi
Last recorded82,749 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 OAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 82,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

advise both rear and front to rear metal brake pipes slight rusting

advise o/s/f metal brake pipe slight rusting

Fail 15 Jan 2021 82,748 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear brackets snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

advise both rear and front to rear metal brake pipes slight rusting

advise o/s/f metal brake pipe slight rusting

Pass 17 Jan 2020 78,826 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise rear pads and discs

Fail 11 Jan 2020 78,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 76,141 miles

advise nearside mirror lense

advise offside front ball joint

advise rusting to several brake pipes

Pass 14 Dec 2017 72,874 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise remaining metal brake pipes slight rusting

advise under vehicle limted inspection due to undertrays

Fail 13 Dec 2017 72,874 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise remaining metal brake pipes slight rusting

advise under vehicle limted inspection due to undertrays

Pass 17 Jan 2017 70,097 miles

advise centre exhaust blow

advise metal brake pipes rusting

Fail 16 Jan 2017 70,097 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise centre exhaust blow

advise metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 9 Mar 2016 65,958 miles

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

advise nearside steering arm

advise nearside steering arm

Fail 9 Mar 2016 65,958 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

advise nearside steering arm

advise nearside steering arm

Pass 17 Dec 2014 62,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise slight play o/s/f steering arm

Fail 17 Dec 2014 62,051 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise slight play o/s/f steering arm

Pass 17 Jan 2014 58,354 miles

advise slight play front ball joints

advise suspension bushes rear

Pass 31 Dec 2012 55,158 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 52,614 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 50,022 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 47,375 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 45,118 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 43,093 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 40,823 miles

advise o/s rear suspension plastic cover missing

Pass 17 Nov 2005 37,757 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 37,757 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 37,757 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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SH51 OAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SH51 OAC, 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 SH51 OAC registered?

SH51 OAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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