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PIW 2744

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,034 mi
Last recorded136,034 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIW 2744
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 136,034 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front and rear tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

Fail 2 Nov 2017 136,011 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front and rear tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

Pass 17 Oct 2016 133,835 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 132,299 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 132,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 129,485 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has small cuts in the thread and punctured

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 125,794 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 125,794 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 111,456 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 111,456 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 100,149 miles

OIL LEAK FROM REAR AXLE

TYRE PRESSURES WERE LOW AT AROUND 20 PSI WHICH EXPLAINS EXCESSIVE WEAR ON EDGES

Pass 16 Nov 2006 89,024 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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PIW 2744 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PIW 2744, 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 PIW 2744 registered?

PIW 2744 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is PIW 2744 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIW 2744 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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