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SV51 MPY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,225 mi
Last recorded84,225 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 MPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 84,225 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 84,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 80,459 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 76,486 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 76,486 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing on all four wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 71,195 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 66,298 miles

Offside Rear cracked and perished

all suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2015 66,290 miles

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

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

Offside Rear cracked and perished

all suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2014 61,523 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 61,523 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 56,177 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 51,859 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 46,898 miles

Both front tyres cracking noted on side walls.

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 44,049 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 42,102 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 42,102 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 39,368 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 39,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 35,681 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 32,396 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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SV51 MPY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SV51 MPY, 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 SV51 MPY registered?

SV51 MPY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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