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PJZ 9361

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,751 mi
Last recorded113,751 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJZ 9361
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 113,751 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

covers fitted all underside and sills

Fail 7 Jul 2017 113,751 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play inner steering tie rod / rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

auxiliary belt frayed and separating

covers fitted all underside and sills

Pass 24 Jan 2015 91,271 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 91,271 miles

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

Exhaust bracket has become detached

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear position lamps are of different brightness

Pass 15 Feb 2014 77,686 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 63,745 miles

play in offside front inner track arm

Pass 10 Feb 2012 61,487 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 57,712 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 57,615 miles

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 56,581 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 55,199 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 53,169 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 51,167 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 40,332 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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PJZ 9361 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PJZ 9361, 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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PJZ 9361 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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