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SK51 DPU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

116,583 mi
Last recorded116,583 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 DPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 116,583 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bothside (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 110,301 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 103,949 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 103,949 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 95,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 87,015 miles

front/rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2012 81,406 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 75,596 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 69,240 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 63,719 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 57,085 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 50,968 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 43,934 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 35,132 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 DPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DPU, 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 DPU registered?

SK51 DPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is SK51 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK51 DPU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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