MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,283 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded bothside (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Oil leak diff ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort bothside (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded bothside (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Oil leak diff ()
Engine light on
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear oil leak
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
n/s/f o/s/f tyres have cut but not to cord
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
n/s/f o/s/f tyres have cut but not to cord
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Off side wing mirror indicator cracked
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SP51 SLZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SP51 SLZ, 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 SP51 SLZ registered?
SP51 SLZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2001.
Is SP51 SLZ safe to buy?
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