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B5 PFR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,325 mi
Last recorded131,325 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 PFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 131,325 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 131,304 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 123,244 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 114,462 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 114,462 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 105,624 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 88,295 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 77,001 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 66,670 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 52,578 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 40,760 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 39,636 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 39,636 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 37,069 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2006 33,530 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 30,046 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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B5 PFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B5 PFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B5 PFR registered?

B5 PFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is B5 PFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 PFR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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