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SJ51 XWT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

152,020 mi
Last recorded152,020 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 XWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 152,020 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear seat belts slow in retracting

vehicle has various rust spots front bumper secured by tape

Pass 28 Jan 2025 150,278 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

nearside rear wheel arch corroded but does not project sharp edges

rear seat belts slow in retracting

recommended to customer to rectify advisory defects

underside vehicle has various rust spots

Pass 22 Jan 2024 148,000 miles

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

front bumper damaged

vehicle has various rust spots

Pass 24 Jan 2023 145,660 miles

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

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

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

offside front bumper damaged

vehicle has various rust spots

Fail 19 Jan 2023 145,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

offside front bumper damaged

vehicle has various rust spots

Pass 3 Feb 2022 143,128 miles

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

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

vehicle has various rust spots

Pass 15 Jan 2021 141,620 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front bumper broken

vehicle has various rust spots

Pass 29 Jan 2020 140,201 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2019 138,385 miles

exhaust shield insecure

nearside front tyre outer wall has slight cracks

Pass 25 Jan 2018 137,127 miles

THE PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE MINIMUM PERFORMANCE IT WOULD APPEAR IT REQUIRES ATTENTION OR ADJUSTMENT

Pass 15 Feb 2017 135,361 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 132,447 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 129,129 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 129,126 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 124,947 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 124,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 119,287 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 119,262 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 115,469 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 112,239 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 105,534 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 97,443 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 92,566 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 88,312 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 78,203 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 XWT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 XWT, 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 XWT registered?

SJ51 XWT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is SJ51 XWT safe to buy?

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