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SM51 OGG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,274 mi
Last recorded76,274 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 OGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 76,274 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 23 Oct 2017 76,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 19 Oct 2016 62,315 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 62,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 45,900 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 45,900 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 33,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 23,050 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 19,658 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 18,654 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 17,591 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 16,490 miles

Corrosion on edge of front disc,s

Pass 5 Nov 2008 15,341 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 13,746 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 13,746 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 12,502 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 OGG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM51 OGG, 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 OGG registered?

SM51 OGG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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The MOT history for SM51 OGG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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