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PAH 756W

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

112,454 mi
Last recorded112,454 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAH 756W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 112,454 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear within clips (1.1.11 (c))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2019 112,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear within clips (1.1.11 (c))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2018 106,452 miles

Bonnet stays do not support weight of the bonnet

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Aug 2018 106,452 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet stays do not support weight of the bonnet

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Aug 2017 101,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 101,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Aug 2016 98,630 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 93,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 85,434 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 85,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 82,728 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 82,725 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 78,294 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 78,294 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 77,951 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs heavily corroded and pitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 77,951 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs heavily corroded and pitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 76,000 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)

plastic covers on floor and sill areas obscuring view

Pass 14 Aug 2009 63,607 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 63,600 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 52,821 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 47,264 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 42,430 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 42,430 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

advise n/s lower forward arm inner mounting starting to split

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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PAH 756W is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 PAH 756W, 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 PAH 756W registered?

PAH 756W is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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