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PG51 FHC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,910 mi
Last recorded91,910 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG51 FHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 91,910 miles

Front wiper blades torn at ends

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 91,887 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing clasp missing (5.1.1)

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

Front wiper blades torn at ends

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 90,041 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 90,020 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 86,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 80,872 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on

Pass 21 May 2013 77,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs very worn at inner faces

Fail 17 May 2013 77,569 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs very worn at inner faces

Pass 23 Apr 2012 71,725 miles

brake pipes covered in grease unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 21 Apr 2011 66,381 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 58,570 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 50,673 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 45,433 miles

Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges will soon need changing.

Fail 29 Apr 2008 45,401 miles

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

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

Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges will soon need changing.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 41,182 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 35,639 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 33,075 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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PG51 FHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PG51 FHC, 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 PG51 FHC registered?

PG51 FHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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