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PE51 ENL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,900 mi
Last recorded164,900 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 ENL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 164,900 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 159,779 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 151,894 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 143,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 143,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 114,638 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 114,638 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 112,811 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 111,163 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 98,768 miles

o/s front steering rack arm has slight movement

Fail 5 Jun 2012 98,768 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s front steering rack arm has slight movement

Pass 10 Jun 2011 91,402 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2010 89,349 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 86,920 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 86,920 miles

Ball joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 83,975 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 80,370 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 72,964 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 72,964 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 64,884 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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PE51 ENL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE51 ENL, 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 PE51 ENL registered?

PE51 ENL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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