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SL51 OGF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

42,145 mi
Last recorded42,145 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 42,145 miles

Rear slight oil leak around rear differential

Pass 15 Apr 2021 40,366 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 39,477 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 37,248 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 35,554 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 34,802 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 34,445 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 34,239 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 34,062 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 33,431 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 33,429 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 32,416 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 32,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 29,513 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 1,680 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Nov 2009 1,680 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Dec 2008 23,628 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 23,612 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 20,197 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 17,432 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 17,432 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 OGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL51 OGF registered?

SL51 OGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is SL51 OGF safe to buy?

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