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SJ51 XXF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,070 mi
Last recorded97,070 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 XXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 97,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

front number plate deteriorated.

n/s wing mirror glass missing.

n/s/f & o/s/f outer sills corroded.

n/s/r & o/s/r outer wings corroded.

o/s outer door corroded.

o/s wing mirror slight damage.

unable too check or view all components due too plastic covers.

Fail 28 Jun 2019 97,021 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

front number plate deteriorated.

n/s wing mirror glass missing.

n/s/f & o/s/f outer sills corroded.

n/s/r & o/s/r outer wings corroded.

o/s outer door corroded.

o/s wing mirror slight damage.

unable too check or view all components due too plastic covers.

Pass 27 Jun 2018 94,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge early attention required. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system corroded. early attention required.

front & rear outer wheel arches corroded.

front number plate damaged.

n/s wing mirror glass missing.

n/s/r inner sill corroded.

nail in o/s/f tyre.

o/s/f headlight lens damaged. no white light showing.

o/s/f inner wing corroded.

rear suspension bed corroded.

Fail 25 Jun 2018 94,301 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge early attention required. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system corroded. early attention required.

front & rear outer wheel arches corroded.

front number plate damaged.

n/s wing mirror glass missing.

n/s/r inner sill corroded.

nail in o/s/f tyre.

o/s/f headlight lens damaged. no white light showing.

o/s/f inner wing corroded.

rear suspension bed corroded.

Fail 23 Apr 2018 94,287 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front number plate damaged.

n/s door mirror damaged.

n/s/f inner wing corroded. n/s/r o/s/r outer wheel arches corroded.

unable to check some components underside of vehicle. and outer sills [covers fitted.]

Pass 21 Oct 2016 90,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded & blowing.

o/s headlamp glass damaged.

unable too check all components underside of vehicle due too plastic covers

unable too check outer sills due too plastic covers.

Fail 14 Oct 2016 90,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached housing cracked. (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded & blowing.

unable too check all components underside of vehicle due too plastic covers

unable too check outer sills due too plastic covers.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 87,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm on front of vehicle. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm on front of vehicle (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust system corroded.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

rear anti roll bar corroded.

unable too check all components underside of vehicle due to plastic covers.also outer sills.

Fail 8 Oct 2015 87,659 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm on front of vehicle. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm on front of vehicle (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust system corroded.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

rear anti roll bar corroded.

unable too check all components underside of vehicle due to plastic covers.also outer sills.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 82,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded.

o/s/r outer wheel arch corroded.

unable too check outer sills due to plastic covers.

Fail 24 Sep 2014 82,620 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded.

o/s/r outer wheel arch corroded.

unable too check outer sills due to plastic covers.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 77,744 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 77,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2012 72,875 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 65,112 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 54,964 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 45,040 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,646 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 31,298 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 31,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 20,881 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 19,846 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 XXF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XXF, 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 XXF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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