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SX51 BKK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,025 mi
Last recorded87,025 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX51 BKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2018 87,025 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded off side (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

all four wheel arches have slight corrosion

covers fitted to full length of under body

Pass 29 Mar 2017 81,629 miles

All suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 81,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 75,371 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 71,862 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 71,862 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 71,042 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 71,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 69,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 69,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 67,450 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 64,535 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 64,534 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 55,966 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 55,966 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 51,564 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 44,062 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 36,895 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 36,895 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 32,829 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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SX51 BKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SX51 BKK, 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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SX51 BKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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