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SK51 EJJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,653 mi
Last recorded76,653 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 EJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 76,653 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 May 2018

Headlamp aim too low o\s and n\s (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 67,750 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 58,937 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 58,937 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 May 2015 56,177 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 56,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 54,718 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 54,718 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside wiper blade smearing screen

Pass 22 May 2013 53,399 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f bumper insecure

Pass 28 May 2012 52,202 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 50,699 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 50,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 46,110 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 45,873 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 45,873 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,634 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 36,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 28,518 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 EJJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJJ, 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 EJJ registered?

SK51 EJJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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