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SK51 GZD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,342 mi
Last recorded103,342 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 GZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 103,342 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near subframe mountings (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 103,342 miles

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near subframe mountings (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 102,436 miles

All rear suspension units attaching to subframe, Corroded but not seriously weakened

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes running through rubber block (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 102,415 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

All rear suspension units attaching to subframe, Corroded but not seriously weakened

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes running through rubber block (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 99,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 95,726 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 95,673 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 84,799 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 84,740 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 74,861 miles

exhaust mounting brakets broken

Pass 17 Aug 2011 62,672 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 59,735 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 53,750 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 53,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 48,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 42,563 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 27,791 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 GZD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GZD, 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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SK51 GZD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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