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SP51 MHU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,731 mi
Last recorded123,731 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 MHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 123,731 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 112,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 101,417 miles

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

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

tail section jioning clamp cracked, no leak present

tail section support bracket broken, exhaust still fully supported

Fail 4 Mar 2014 101,417 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

tail section jioning clamp cracked, no leak present

tail section support bracket broken, exhaust still fully supported

Pass 15 Mar 2013 96,920 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 88,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine has a slight oil leak.

Nearside rear tyre is worn unevenly on its outer edge.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 80,077 miles

Engine has slight oil leak ( Turbo?).

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 80,075 miles

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

Engine has slight oil leak ( Turbo?).

Front tyres are worn unevenly on their inner and outer edges.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 73,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2009 66,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 57,002 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 57,002 miles

Centre Front Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 9 May 2007 47,240 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 45,595 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 32,873 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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SP51 MHU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP51 MHU, 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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SP51 MHU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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