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P111 PGJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,208 mi
Last recorded136,208 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 PGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 136,208 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users just met maximum smoke limit (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly loose at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 brake discs surface corrosion

car battery defective

foot operated parking brake leaver stiff to operate

Fail 6 Sep 2022 136,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users just met maximum smoke limit (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly loose at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror, bad connection (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 brake discs surface corrosion

car battery defective

foot operated parking brake leaver stiff to operate

Pass 1 Dec 2020 130,300 miles

front & rear brake discs worn slight play rear anti roll bar drop links headlights discoloured

Pass 29 Nov 2019 124,662 miles

head lights discoloured front & rear brake discs worn inside edge front tyres worn

Pass 1 Dec 2018 113,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 102,406 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 90,268 miles

Front brake pads suspect bonding of linings corroding

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH LAMPS (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust steel bracket/bar missing . close to rear box

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under trays and sill covers

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS WORN/CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 90,265 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint LOWER ARM OUTER BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads suspect bonding of linings corroding

Front bumper --lower damaged

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH LAMPS (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust steel bracket/bar missing . close to rear box

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under trays and sill covers

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS WORN/CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 82,637 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2015 82,637 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 79,190 miles

2 X OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

245/35/18 X 4

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 74,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2012 59,598 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 50,874 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 39,393 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 27,270 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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P111 PGJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 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 P111 PGJ, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P111 PGJ registered?

P111 PGJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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