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SP51 VTZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

87,700 mi
Last recorded87,700 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 VTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 87,700 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 78,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint (on rusted arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 78,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint (on rusted arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 67,705 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff leaking

Undertrays not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Sep 2022 67,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff leaking

Undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Sep 2021 57,047 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2020 50,110 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 43,615 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 36,415 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 27,227 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 27,128 miles

Front both tyres cracking round sidewall

Rear both tyres cracking round sidewall

Pass 2 Sep 2015 26,767 miles

offside front castor arm bush split and leaking oil

oil leak from diff

Pass 23 Sep 2014 26,538 miles

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

all tyre's cracking on sidewall's

front brake disc's slightly worn

oil leak from diff seals

Pass 23 Sep 2013 25,303 miles

headlight washer system inop

oil leak from diff output seals

Pass 25 Sep 2012 23,724 miles

oil leak from diff output seals

Pass 26 Sep 2011 20,705 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak at diff

Pass 17 Sep 2010 20,001 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 17,796 miles

front discs slight corrosion on inside

Fail 16 Sep 2009 17,796 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

front discs slight corrosion on inside

Pass 5 Sep 2008 15,466 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/r+n/s/r diff seals leaking

Pass 24 Sep 2007 14,749 miles

slight oil leak from diff output seals

Pass 22 Sep 2006 13,615 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 12,757 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 VTZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP51 VTZ registered?

SP51 VTZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is SP51 VTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 VTZ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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