MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,412 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine warning light on
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine warning light on
all dics slightly pitted
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
all dics slightly pitted
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SL51 BMY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SL51 BMY, 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 SL51 BMY registered?
SL51 BMY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2001.
Is SL51 BMY safe to buy?
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