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P70 PDS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,323 mi
Last recorded103,323 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP70 PDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 103,323 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres worn on edges / perishing

Nearside Front mirror damaged typed on

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear tyres perishing

diff leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 103,323 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tyres worn on edges / perishing

Nearside Front mirror damaged typed on

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear tyres perishing

diff leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 99,101 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 97,329 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 97,282 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 96,065 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 94,542 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 92,740 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 89,132 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 84,044 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 78,493 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 78,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 74,045 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 74,045 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 69,669 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 54,861 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2006 54,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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P70 PDS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P70 PDS, 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 P70 PDS registered?

P70 PDS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is P70 PDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P70 PDS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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