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PJ51 EFU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

94,916 mi
Last recorded94,916 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 EFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 94,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 91,461 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff leak

steering feel rough on turn plate

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2024 88,183 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 83,908 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 83,908 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 78,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front TIE ROD HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2020 77,067 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 76,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 73,944 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 71,949 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 71,936 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 69,937 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 67,821 miles

Offside Front tyre has deep split in sidewall inside edge

kiddie seat fitted not all seatbelts checked

Pass 12 Dec 2014 65,535 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 63,428 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 63,428 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 61,208 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 58,860 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 56,667 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 56,665 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Drivers mirror deteriorated.

Front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Dec 2009 54,710 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 54,684 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 52,434 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 49,583 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 46,554 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 43,772 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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PJ51 EFU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ51 EFU registered?

PJ51 EFU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is PJ51 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ51 EFU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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