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SJ51 ZRO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,350 mi
Last recorded147,350 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 147,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 147,340 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 147,340 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 137,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 124,018 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 112,171 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 112,171 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 97,968 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 84,264 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 76,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs rusty

vehicle very rusty underneath

Fail 17 Feb 2011 76,666 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs rusty

vehicle very rusty underneath

Pass 21 Jul 2010 75,589 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 66,885 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r backplate damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2009 66,885 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r backplate damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2008 61,622 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 55,692 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 50,460 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 50,459 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 42,627 miles

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

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 ZRO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZRO, 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 ZRO registered?

SJ51 ZRO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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The MOT history for SJ51 ZRO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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