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PG51 FWJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,883 mi
Last recorded116,883 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 116,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

antiroll bar sitting slightly off set,causing the os antiroll bar drop link to slightly foul inner wheel arch

Fail 19 Nov 2016 116,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

antiroll bar sitting slightly off set,causing the os antiroll bar drop link to slightly foul inner wheel arch

Pass 10 Dec 2015 104,643 miles

oil leak gearbox area

Fail 9 Dec 2015 104,643 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip beam (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak gearbox area

Pass 8 Jul 2015 99,692 miles

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

mid exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2015 99,692 miles

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)

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

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

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

mid exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 83,698 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 66,577 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust front mounting bracket snapped

Fail 4 Jun 2013 66,577 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust front mounting bracket snapped

Pass 1 Jun 2012 49,961 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 29 May 2012 49,961 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,184 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,433 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,719 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 12 Sep 2007 28,549 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,168 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres on wear bars

screw in o/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2005 19,548 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 FWJ 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 FWJ, 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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PG51 FWJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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