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SK51 UAO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,348 mi
Last recorded100,348 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 UAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 100,348 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 96,593 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 89,976 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 85,001 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

crossmembers coroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 83,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 83,820 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 77,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 75,890 miles

Exhaust bracket broken at middle section but exhaust is secure

Fail 4 Sep 2017 75,890 miles

Exhaust bracket broken at middle section but exhaust is secure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 73,472 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 73,472 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front hanger broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 70,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear suspension heavily corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2015 70,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre crack/perished

rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 66,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear craddle/suspension heavily corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2014 66,091 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear craddle/suspension heavily corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,700 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn,surface corrosion on rear discs

Pass 28 Jun 2012 59,083 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 54,780 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 54,780 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 50,782 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 46,345 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Oct 2009 46,342 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Sep 2008 41,568 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 38,478 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 34,743 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 31,069 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 UAO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UAO, 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 UAO registered?

SK51 UAO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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