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SJ51 GKP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,988 mi
Last recorded95,988 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 GKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 95,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Outer Vehicle corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2020 95,940 miles

Brake performance not tested because of hydraulic leak (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition joint (8.1.1 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Outer Vehicle corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2019 89,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2019 89,075 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,024 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all round (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all round (2.4.C.1b)

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2017 83,186 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 83,068 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven 63% (3.7.B.2)

225/45/17 tyres fitted to front axle

245/45/17 tyres fitted to rear axle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre is low on the edges of tread

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 26 Feb 2016 62,099 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front & rear leads to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S REAR (2.4.C.3c)

coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 62,098 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported CENTER HANGER (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front & rear leads to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S REAR (2.4.C.3c)

coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 52,893 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 49,988 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 49,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 49,912 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,434 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 48,434 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 45,594 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,677 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,213 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 33,996 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 30,291 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 30,266 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,083 miles

nearside and offside front tyres outer tread worn

nearside front tyre small cut outer sidewall no cords showing

Pass 15 Oct 2005 23,605 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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SJ51 GKP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SJ51 GKP, 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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SJ51 GKP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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