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SH51 OAJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

96,946 mi
Last recorded96,946 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 96,946 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 96,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2018 91,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 91,604 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 86,146 miles

Both rear brake hoses require attention (route)

Both rear direction indicators require attention (colour) .

Various brake pipes are corroded

Various oil leaks

Fail 8 Nov 2017 86,145 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

rear brake binding parking brake (3.7.B.1)

Both rear brake hoses require attention (route)

Both rear direction indicators require attention (colour) .

Various brake pipes are corroded

Various oil leaks

Pass 8 Nov 2016 80,015 miles

Both front tyre treads are low

Both rear brake hoses require attention

Fuel filter security requires attention

Gear box oil leak

Nearside Rear lower rose bush requires attention

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2016 80,015 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyre treads are low

Both rear brake hoses require attention

Fuel filter security requires attention

Gear box oil leak

Nearside Rear lower rose bush requires attention

Rear diff oil leak

Tyre pressures require attention

Pass 12 Nov 2015 69,523 miles

nearside handbrake requires attention

Fail 11 Nov 2015 69,522 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

gearbox oil leak

nearside handbrake requires attention

Pass 20 Nov 2014 65,529 miles

both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

gear box and rear diff leaking oil

Fail 19 Nov 2014 65,528 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

gear box and rear diff leaking oil

Pass 19 Nov 2013 58,497 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s parking brake requires attention

n/s/f indicator is loosing colour

o/s/r brake is fluctuating

oil leaks

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2012 45,314 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 45,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 43,770 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 40,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 40,962 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 38,328 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 38,328 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 34,263 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 31,968 miles

rear diff leaking

Fail 10 Nov 2007 31,675 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 30 Oct 2006 26,844 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 26,844 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OAJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 OAJ, 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 SH51 OAJ registered?

SH51 OAJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is SH51 OAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 OAJ shows 25 tests with a 56% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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