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2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C
General Information
- Registration SW51PBY
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2001
- Colour Beige
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 10 Jun 2026
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 80,552 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel filter corroding
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear slight brake bind
- Radial cracking on offside front tyre
- Two rear exhaust mountings broken. Repair recommended
- Under trays obscuring components
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- power steering pump noisy
1 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,791 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2015 10 Jun 202625 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 70,575 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
27 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,222 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
28 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,876 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2013 10 Jun 20264 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,590 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2012 10 Jun 202629 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,985 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,831 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,905 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2009 10 Jun 20268 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,922 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,618 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2007 10 Jun 202612 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 24,618 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
17 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 20,307 MI
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SW51PBY was registered on 2001-10-12
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