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PJ51 VYN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,680 mi
Last recorded98,680 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 VYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 98,680 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 81,250 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 69,662 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 69,661 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 65,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 65,789 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 63,187 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 63,187 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 63,178 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2011 56,322 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 56,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 52,663 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 47,892 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 43,869 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 39,052 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 33,383 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 VYN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VYN, 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 VYN registered?

PJ51 VYN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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