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SK51 UAH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,013 mi
Last recorded158,013 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 UAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 158,013 miles

Both front to rears and offside front brake pipe corroded

Rear brake pads are low

Fail 19 Mar 2021 158,013 miles

Both front to rears and offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brake pads are low

Pass 16 Jan 2020 153,485 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 147,090 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 138,471 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 138,471 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 130,710 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 126,449 miles

warning light on dash

Pass 7 Jan 2015 123,306 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)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 120,460 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 116,989 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 114,795 miles

all rear seats missing

passenger side front seat missing

srs light on

Pass 6 Jan 2011 108,935 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 102,502 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 95,756 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 95,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight distortion on front brake discs

Pass 11 Dec 2007 88,568 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S FRONT TYRE DAMAGED OUTER SIDE WALL

Fail 11 Dec 2007 88,568 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S FRONT TYRE DAMAGED OUTER SIDE WALL

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 78,814 miles

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

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 UAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UAH, 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 UAH registered?

SK51 UAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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