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PG51 GDZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,534 mi
Last recorded108,534 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 108,534 miles

EML on dash

o/s/r tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 18 Feb 2016 108,533 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

EML on dash

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER SHOULDER

OIL ON MINIMUM

steel wheel fitted to o/s/f

Pass 24 Nov 2014 93,266 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 93,129 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder.rear pads low.EML on dash.centre rear seatbelt trim adrift

Pass 17 Sep 2013 79,873 miles

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

eml on

Pass 11 Sep 2012 65,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 52,958 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise engine and g/box oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,352 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 41,394 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 24,639 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 24,633 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 GDZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GDZ, 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 GDZ registered?

PG51 GDZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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