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CW51 PZJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,108 mi
Last recorded82,108 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 PZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 82,108 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 82,107 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 62,080 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 56,344 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 56,343 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 52,058 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 49,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 47,460 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2015 47,459 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2014 45,961 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 43,065 miles

slight play nearside anti roll bar link bar

Pass 9 May 2012 41,902 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,168 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 40,166 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 38,003 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 35,741 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 34,500 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 32,400 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,837 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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CW51 PZJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CW51 PZJ, 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 CW51 PZJ registered?

CW51 PZJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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The MOT history for CW51 PZJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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