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SJ51 ZPX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,979 mi
Last recorded90,979 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 90,979 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 86,453 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 81,023 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 81,021 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 78,640 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 75,588 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 74,015 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 72,472 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 70,344 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2016 70,344 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 68,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking should be replaced

Pass 5 Dec 2013 67,387 miles

Oil leak from O/S of rear Diff: unit.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 66,055 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight oil leak from N/S/R Diff: unit.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 60,608 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly worn

exhaust centre hanger bracket corroded but still supported

Pass 14 Dec 2010 54,331 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 48,111 miles

slight oil leak at diff

Pass 10 Dec 2008 42,417 miles

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

diff oil leak

front tyres treads low

rear brake pipes corroded

trans oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2008 42,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

diff oil leak

front tyres treads low

rear brake pipes corroded

trans oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2008 36,779 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 36,779 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 27,807 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 27,807 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre on minimun tread of 1.6

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 ZPX 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 77.3%.

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 ZPX, 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 ZPX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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