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PF51 JUC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

165,598 mi
Last recorded165,598 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 JUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 165,598 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 161,598 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 159,150 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 159,150 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 153,721 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009
Fail 25 Nov 2009

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 140,126 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 140,124 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 124,270 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 110,989 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 110,989 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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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PF51 JUC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 PF51 JUC, 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 PF51 JUC registered?

PF51 JUC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is PF51 JUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF51 JUC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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