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SW51FLG
2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1998cc
General Information
- Registration SW51FLG
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2001
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14
Total Tests
7
Passes
7
Failures
50%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
19 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 122,840 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
17 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 113,516 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2014 14 Jun 202614 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 113,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
31 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 104,288 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 104,287 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
3 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 89,021 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
3 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 89,021 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
22 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 76,336 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
22 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 76,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,980 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2009 14 Jun 202629 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 62,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
30 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,105 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 48,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 37,973 MI
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SW51FLG was registered on 2001-12-19
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