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SK51 OBY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,852 mi
Last recorded150,852 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 OBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 150,852 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 147,019 miles

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

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

n/s damage

Pass 2 Jun 2015 141,918 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 May 2014 131,555 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 198,570 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 114,851 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

injector seal starting to mist

Pass 13 Jul 2011 99,319 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 99,319 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 87,163 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn down to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn down to 3mm

Fail 2 Jun 2010 87,033 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn down to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn down to 3mm

Pass 27 May 2009 79,237 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 70,512 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 64,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R tyre is on 3.5mm.

O/S/R tyre is on 2.5mm.

Parking brake doesnt lock-up rear wheels,poss. internal drums corroded.

Rear differential is leaking.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 55,827 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 8 Jun 2006 55,827 miles

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

front tyres worn on outter edge

wiper blades in poor condition

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 OBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OBY, 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 OBY registered?

SK51 OBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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