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PJ51 PPV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,312 mi
Last recorded153,312 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 PPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 153,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 153,277 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 142,459 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2016 129,707 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 129,707 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 115,183 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 107,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covers fitted both sides

Pass 24 Jul 2014 107,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covers fitted both sides

Pass 22 Jul 2013 100,890 miles

1.slight play in steering rack 2.outer sills plastic covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2013 100,762 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

1.slight play in steering rack 2.outer sills plastic covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 89,748 miles

Oil leak

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2012 89,748 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2011 75,650 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 65,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear discs worn

unable to check underside of vehicle and outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2010 65,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear discs worn

unable to check underside of vehicle and outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2008 119,884 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

aux drive belt cracking

brake discs wearing & corroding,pads not checked

brake pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/f shocker starting to weep slightly

rear coil spring not checked properly due to covers

rear tyres wearing on edges & cracking

slight play steering rack

Fail 3 Jul 2008 119,884 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

aux drive belt cracking

brake discs wearing & corroding,pads not checked

brake pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/f shocker starting to weep slightly

rear coil spring not checked properly due to covers

rear tyres wearing on edges & cracking

slight play steering rack

Pass 4 Jan 2007 102,574 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 87,662 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 PPV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PPV, 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 PPV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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