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PJ51 PUX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,082 mi
Last recorded121,082 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 PUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 121,082 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 115,518 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 113,409 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 113,404 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 108,327 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 103,265 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 102,161 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 99,888 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 99,825 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 95,418 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 95,418 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 93,025 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 May 2009 93,025 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2008 89,995 miles

both rear tyres cracking

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 27 Feb 2007 87,736 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 PUX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PUX, 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 PUX registered?

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

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The MOT history for PJ51 PUX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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