MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,102 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak
both/front/disc/rear/slight/pitted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak
both/front/disc/rear/slight/pitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre has slight cut on outer sidewall.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW51 FMJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 SW51 FMJ, 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 SW51 FMJ registered?
SW51 FMJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2001.
Is SW51 FMJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW51 FMJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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