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SW51 PBX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,581 mi
Last recorded94,581 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 PBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 94,581 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 94,581 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 91,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN PITTED, RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN PITTED, RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 91,260 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective WONT FIT CORRECTLY (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator BELOW LIMIT, LIGHT ON DASH (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN PITTED, RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN PITTED, RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively O/S/F, N/S/R, N/S/F (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 87,985 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays obscuring some underside components unable to fully inspect at time of test

Fail 15 Jan 2019 87,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays obscuring some underside components unable to fully inspect at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2018 84,370 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AS STANDARD OBSCURING UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Fail 12 Jan 2018 84,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front WHEEL BEARING ITEM NO CHECKED DUE TO BINDING BRAKE

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AS STANDARD OBSCURING UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 9 Dec 2016 80,320 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 80,296 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 76,654 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 71,322 miles

All four tyres very close to legal limit

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted

Fail 16 Dec 2014 71,320 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

All four tyres very close to legal limit

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Dec 2013 65,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2013 65,217 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2012 603,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 18 Dec 2012 603,580 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 23 Jan 2012 56,552 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 54,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 54,108 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 50,463 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 50,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 46,019 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 46,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 41,746 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 35,429 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 35,429 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SW51 PBX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PBX, 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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SW51 PBX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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