CarVerify

Free Car Check

SK51 BZF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,054 mi
Last recorded79,054 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 BZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 79,054 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 76,543 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 73,545 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 70,590 miles

Engine management light

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Light surface corrosion

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

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

Suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2014 67,804 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak from diff

wheel arches rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2013 64,794 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

front brake discs lipped

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 30 Apr 2012 60,518 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 53,071 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 48,089 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both nearside and offside front bottom (front) suspension arm ball joint dust covers are split

offside front tyre outerside wall is slightly damaged

rear dif unit has slight oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2008 44,560 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

SLIGHT NOISE FROM POWER STEERING PUMP

Pass 28 Nov 2008 44,560 miles

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

SLIGHT NOISE FROM POWER STEERING PUMP

Pass 30 Oct 2007 37,931 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 37,931 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 32,174 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 32,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre cracking on inner edge

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SK51 BZF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SK51 BZF?

You can check the full history of SK51 BZF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SK51 BZF registered?

SK51 BZF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SK51 BZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK51 BZF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SK51 BZF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SK51 BZF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.