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PG51 FNZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,330 mi
Last recorded123,330 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG51 FNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 123,330 miles

BAS warning message on dash

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

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

headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2016 123,330 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting broken from exhaust (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater lens on mirror broken (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BAS warning message on dash

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

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

headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2015 108,103 miles

Nearside Repeater / indicator lamp slightly broken.

Offside Front Lower suspension arm inner bush has slight movement.

Fail 13 Oct 2015 108,092 miles

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

Nearside Repeater / indicator lamp slightly broken.

Offside Front Lower suspension arm inner bush has slight movement.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 96,757 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 96,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 87,728 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking within tread

Pass 13 Jun 2012 83,343 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 78,273 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 78,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 74,359 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 68,400 miles

both side front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Aug 2008 61,777 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 59,846 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 59,846 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 59,846 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 47,897 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 FNZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PG51 FNZ, 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 FNZ registered?

PG51 FNZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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