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SL51 UXH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,621 mi
Last recorded105,621 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 105,621 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 95,620 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 95,620 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported fixing (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 83,707 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 83,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2015 76,630 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2015

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint cast arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 69,822 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 69,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 60,506 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 55,771 miles

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

exhaust tailpipe slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2011 50,153 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 45,490 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 45,490 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 40,156 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 40,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 35,030 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 28,625 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 24,574 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 20,798 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 UXH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UXH, 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 UXH registered?

SL51 UXH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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