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SV51 UJM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

106,931 mi
Last recorded106,931 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 UJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 106,931 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 106,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front front brake binding Both sides (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear rear brake binding Both sides (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Switch faulty (8.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 104,866 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 104,864 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 98,510 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 98,510 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 86,484 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 86,484 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 78,625 miles

front discs corroded inside face

Fail 7 Jan 2012 78,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

front discs corroded inside face

Pass 28 Mar 2011 76,504 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 76,504 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Dec 2009 72,089 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 72,087 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 63,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 53,021 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 53,021 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,556 miles

both front brake discs worn and slight grooving

Pass 2 Sep 2005 36,957 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 UJM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UJM, 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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SV51 UJM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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