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PJ51 EFP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

187,779 mi
Last recorded187,779 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 EFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 187,779 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2013 169,118 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 161,309 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 154,000 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 53,967 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 142,155 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 142,155 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 131,286 miles

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

at the time of test under body panels fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2008 95,345 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 89,611 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 78,235 miles

both front tyres worn to excess on outer edges

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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PJ51 EFP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel 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 PJ51 EFP, 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 PJ51 EFP registered?

PJ51 EFP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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The MOT history for PJ51 EFP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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