MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion on Body
Corrosion under vehicle
Front wipers slightly worn
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Slight movement in front anti roll bar. Suspect bushes wearing
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust system not adequately supported mount in front of back box snapped (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml light on
Rear Subframe rusted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Subframe rusted
Centre Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
e m l on
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Corrosion to exhaust mounts
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 VTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 VTF, 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 VTF registered?
SP51 VTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2001.
Is SP51 VTF safe to buy?
The MOT history for SP51 VTF shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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