MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,197 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Engine management light illuminated
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing around both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing around edges & close to markers (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 56% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Engine management light illuminated
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing around both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn around both edges & to markers (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
near side front fog lamp flashes when near side indicator is on
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearest to front of vehicle (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S rear tyre cracking across sidewall.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear discs are rusty.
surface corrosion to metal brake pipe across rear axle.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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PJ51 AHG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 PJ51 AHG, 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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PJ51 AHG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 December 2001.
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