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SL51 OGD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

71,702 mi
Last recorded71,702 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 OGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 71,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 70,170 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 70,170 miles

Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 68,520 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 67,248 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 65,817 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 65,817 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 64,534 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 63,574 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 62,564 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 62,563 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 60,469 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 57,888 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 57,888 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 54,991 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 52,903 miles

Both front castor bushes split.

Front wipers smearing slightly.

N/S/R Brake binding on slightly and inside pad 3mm.

O/S/F Tyre getting low on edges.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Spare tyre flat.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 50,317 miles

Front wipers smearing the screen slightly.

N/S/F Seatbelt slightly frayed.

O/S/F Tyres wearing on the edges also tred getting low 3mm.

Fail 26 Sep 2014 50,317 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Corrosion on rear metal brake pipes.

Dif leaking oil.

Front wipers smearing the screen slightly.

N/S/F Seatbelt slightly frayed.

O/S/F Tyres wearing on the edges also tred getting low 3mm.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 47,686 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 47,686 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 45,301 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 45,301 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 43,015 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 41,078 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,306 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 34,188 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 29,561 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 24,154 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 19,924 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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SL51 OGD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 SL51 OGD, 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 OGD registered?

SL51 OGD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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