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PJI 5854

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,018 mi
Last recorded156,018 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJI 5854
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 156,018 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 151,807 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 146,342 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 142,971 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 142,970 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 135,447 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 127,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 127,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 113,397 miles

both front to rear brake pipes are starting to corrode, not yet excessive (especially where they go in to the flexy hoses)

both wipers are starting to smear the windscreen

offside front lower forward ball joint has maximum play in it, plus the gaiter has slightly come away the bottom

rear anti-roll bar, both mount bushes has some play in them

Fail 16 Apr 2012 113,397 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes are starting to corrode, not yet excessive (especially where they go in to the flexy hoses)

both wipers are starting to smear the windscreen

Fail 23 Mar 2011 109,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 109,348 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 98,777 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 98,777 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear indicators are discolouring

front brake disc's are undercutting

front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre close to limit and cuts on inner sidewall

rear brake disc's are undercutting

Pass 13 Mar 2009 82,813 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 71,616 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 59,047 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 43,215 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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PJI 5854 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PJI 5854, 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 PJI 5854 registered?

PJI 5854 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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