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SJ51 PRR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,949 mi
Last recorded127,949 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 PRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 127,949 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 116,090 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 110,039 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 99,582 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 99,582 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 87,302 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 71,163 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2009 52,195 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 52,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 45,816 miles

slight play front lower ball joints

Pass 4 Jan 2007 41,422 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 38,576 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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SJ51 PRR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SJ51 PRR, 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 SJ51 PRR registered?

SJ51 PRR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is SJ51 PRR safe to buy?

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