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PA8934BT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

160,534 mi
Last recorded160,534 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA8934BT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 160,534 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake disks corroded

rear rigid brake lines surface corrosion

rear road springs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 150,050 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 138,542 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 125,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 116,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 108,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 101,249 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 90,465 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 83,270 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

small stone-chips to windscreen

Pass 27 May 2008 76,879 miles

slight play both ends of steering rack

Pass 8 May 2007 66,970 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 66,970 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r tyre tread close to depth warning markers

Pass 10 May 2006 57,556 miles

both front tyre treads scrubbing outer edges

poor wiper clearing action

stone damage front screen

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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PA8934BT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PA8934BT, 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 PA8934BT registered?

PA8934BT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is PA8934BT safe to buy?

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