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SK51 BVP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,426 mi
Last recorded95,426 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 BVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 95,426 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 87,401 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 87,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 75,461 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 93,494 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,664 miles

both rear archers slightly corroded

engine management light illuminated

srs airbag light illuminated

Fail 22 Aug 2011 65,647 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear archers slightly corroded

engine management light illuminated

srs airbag light illuminated

Pass 10 Jul 2010 61,356 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 51,287 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 43,448 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 42,609 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2005 36,625 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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SK51 BVP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,998cc 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 SK51 BVP, 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 SK51 BVP registered?

SK51 BVP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is SK51 BVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK51 BVP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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