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SW51FLC
2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2597cc
General Information
- Registration SW51FLC
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2001
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2597cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
12
Passes
8
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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66 Total Defects Recorded
22 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,691 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
25 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,192 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside and offside centre exhaust mounts excessively corroded
- Rear suspension arms and subframe corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
- Rear suspension bushes deteriorated
24 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 102,189 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Rear suspension bushes deteriorated
- Rear suspension arms and subframe corroded
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessively corroded (3.5.1i)
- Nearside and offside centre exhaust mounts excessively corroded
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessively corroded (3.5.1i)
16 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 100,961 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2016 13 Jun 202622 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,342 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 92,342 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,727 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2014 13 Jun 202625 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 82,727 MI
13 Jun 20268 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 79,229 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
18 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 75,651 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2011 13 Jun 202618 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 72,341 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2011 13 Jun 202615 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 72,329 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
14 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 66,035 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
8 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 66,035 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 57,967 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2008 13 Jun 202621 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 57,938 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
16 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 48,706 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 48,666 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 40,842 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2006 13 Jun 202622 Nov 2005
Fail
Mileage: 40,838 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
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SW51FLC was registered on 2001-12-17
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