MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,700 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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
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
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
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front both tyres cracking round sidewall
Rear both tyres cracking round sidewall
offside front castor arm bush split and leaking oil
oil leak from diff
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
headlight washer system inop
oil leak from diff output seals
oil leak from diff output seals
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
front discs slight corrosion on inside
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
front discs slight corrosion on inside
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
slight oil leak from diff output seals
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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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.
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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?
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