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PJ51 GBZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

192,804 mi
Last recorded192,804 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 GBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 192,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on

damage to tyre sidewalls , nail in nearside rear tyre , both front and nearside rear worn low on edges

Fail 8 Aug 2012 192,330 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on

damage to tyre sidewalls , nail in nearside rear tyre , both front and nearside rear worn low on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2011 179,681 miles

front no plate damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2011 179,295 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front no plate damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2010 154,113 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 154,098 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 130,627 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 130,489 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 104,790 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 104,774 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 102,511 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 96,084 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 87,561 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 GBZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 GBZ, 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 GBZ registered?

PJ51 GBZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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The MOT history for PJ51 GBZ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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