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SK51 DBO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,259 mi
Last recorded110,259 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 DBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 110,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake pads starting to get low

play in both front wheel bearings

some lift in o/s/f suspension strut

Fail 10 May 2017 109,946 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake pads starting to get low

play in both front wheel bearings

some lift in o/s/f suspension strut

Pass 16 May 2016 99,362 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f wing mirror glass poor

slight diff oil leak

Pass 16 May 2015 90,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 16 May 2015 90,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 68,108 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,903 miles

additional securing strap on offside front strut broken

both front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

both front tyre treads perished

both rear tyres perished

offside front wheel bearing slight play

rear brake pads worn low

small chip to offside windscreen but not obstructing drivers view

Pass 23 May 2012 733,736 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 68,127 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 67,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 67,621 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 63,605 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 57,653 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 53,467 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 48,777 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 42,420 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 DBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DBO, 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 DBO registered?

SK51 DBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is SK51 DBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK51 DBO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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