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SV51 UGK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

167,713 mi
Last recorded167,713 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 167,713 miles

EML illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nails in both rear tyres

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

play in both inner rack ends

Fail 3 Jun 2016 167,712 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported at gearbox bracket and at rear diff mounting (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

EML illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning lit

nails in both rear tyres

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

play in both inner rack ends

Pass 29 May 2015 157,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 157,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 150,285 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 150,280 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine light on

Pass 20 Mar 2013 134,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Mar 2013 134,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Mar 2012 120,688 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 120,688 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 105,234 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 105,176 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 95,976 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 95,976 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 87,757 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 87,757 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 81,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 81,771 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 72,843 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 72,843 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 65,745 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 62,796 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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SV51 UGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SV51 UGK, 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 UGK registered?

SV51 UGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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