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SL51 OJU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,180 mi
Last recorded80,180 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 80,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 8 May 2019 80,179 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 25 May 2018 74,292 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded at middle section but sealed and secure at time of test

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 68,144 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded and wearing thin at middle and rear sections, sealed and secure at time of test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 May 2017 68,144 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault connection insecure at offside front ABS sensor (3.4.1c)

Exhaust brackets corroded and wearing thin at middle and rear sections, sealed and secure at time of test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 May 2016 63,413 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

engine/underside covers

rear diffoil leaks

Fail 20 May 2016 63,362 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most joint (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

engine/underside covers

rear diffoil leaks

Pass 20 May 2015 58,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 58,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 54,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 47,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both wipers torn

Pass 10 Oct 2012 47,065 miles

both wipers torn

Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,750 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 38,299 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 35,535 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 32,569 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 32,569 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 29,447 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 26,440 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 20,858 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 OJU 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 66.7%.

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 OJU, 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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SL51 OJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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