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PG51 GPK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG51 GPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 145,777 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 126,254 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 114,565 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 106,625 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 106,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 99,721 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 95,360 miles

nearside rear tyre worn outside edge

offside rear tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 28 Oct 2011 87,041 miles

rear nearside tyre approaching wear bars

Pass 1 Nov 2010 80,282 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 80,261 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 72,456 miles

nearside front fog light lense damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2008 64,007 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 57,691 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn outside edge

Pass 24 Oct 2006 51,051 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 40,801 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 GPK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GPK, 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 GPK registered?

PG51 GPK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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The MOT history for PG51 GPK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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