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SM51 ODY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,355 mi
Last recorded143,355 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 ODY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 143,355 miles

both rear shock weak

Fail 1 Jun 2015 143,355 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock weak

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 May 2014 138,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2014 138,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2013 132,696 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 May 2013 132,696 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2012 124,701 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2012 124,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2011 120,286 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 104,590 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2009 96,880 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 96,863 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 86,546 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 68,021 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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SM51 ODY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SM51 ODY, 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 SM51 ODY registered?

SM51 ODY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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The MOT history for SM51 ODY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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