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PJ51 PVV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,566 mi
Last recorded124,566 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 124,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

full undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2021 124,539 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

full undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2020 120,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2020 119,994 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 115,749 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 115,749 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 112,069 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front ()

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 112,069 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 105,239 miles

slight play in nearside rear antiroll bar D bush

Fail 3 Aug 2016 105,237 miles

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

slight play in nearside rear antiroll bar D bush

Pass 8 Apr 2015 97,407 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 97,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 14 Feb 2014 85,183 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 84,117 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 75,109 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 67,434 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 62,406 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 53,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 49,344 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

large under trays

nearside front outer wall small digs

noise from fan/belt area

offside rear tyre worn on outer wall and near to bald patch

srs light on

Pass 22 Mar 2007 47,067 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 42,641 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 PVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PVV, 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 PVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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