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PE51 FLK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

257,939 mi
Last recorded257,939 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 FLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 257,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT WIPER MECH 3 TO 4 INCHES FROM THE PARK POSISION

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

REAR WIPER TORN

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 251,167 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 251,165 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 234,728 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 234,728 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s o/s front track control arm bushes split

Pass 26 Aug 2010 216,546 miles

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

n/s rear tyre close to limit

Pass 28 Aug 2009 199,211 miles

both rear tyres on limit

rear pads appear low

Pass 28 Aug 2008 178,733 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 178,733 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 159,753 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 159,751 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shockers weak

o/s handbrake low reading

Pass 31 Aug 2006 144,583 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 FLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE51 FLK, 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 FLK registered?

PE51 FLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is PE51 FLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 FLK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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