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SK51 ELH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,946 mi
Last recorded89,946 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 89,946 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 89,946 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 72,333 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,369 miles

exhaust system heavily pitted with rust,and slight movement in os steering tie rod [in rack]

Fail 26 Mar 2013 62,368 miles

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

exhaust system heavily pitted with rust,and slight movement in os steering tie rod [in rack]

Pass 16 Aug 2012 57,884 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,845 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,611 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 43,502 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both front(rear)lower arm rear bushes deteriating

offside front alloy wheel centre cap missing

offside front wiper torn

rear heatshield loose

rear washer inop

undertray damaged

windscreen chipped/marked

Fail 7 Oct 2010 43,502 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front brake pipes corroded

both front(rear)lower arm rear bushes deteriating

offside front alloy wheel centre cap missing

offside front wiper torn

rear heatshield loose

rear washer inop

undertray damaged

windscreen chipped/marked

Pass 3 Sep 2009 41,367 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 41,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2008 79,902 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 29,234 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,983 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 ELH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ELH, 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 ELH registered?

SK51 ELH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is SK51 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK51 ELH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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