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AW51 PJW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,675 mi
Last recorded88,675 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW51 PJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 88,675 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 88,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 88,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 79,450 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 79,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 68,400 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 64,614 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 64,614 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 60,603 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 57,781 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 54,147 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 51,174 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 47,595 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 47,595 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 44,204 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 39,966 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2007 37,460 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 33,570 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off/side sill an d jjacking point damaged

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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AW51 PJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AW51 PJW, 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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What year was AW51 PJW registered?

AW51 PJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is AW51 PJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW51 PJW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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