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PK51 EKR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

182,121 mi
Last recorded182,121 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 EKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 182,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside ()

Fail 18 Oct 2019 182,116 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside ()

Pass 30 Oct 2018 171,325 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured close to excessive (4.4.3 (a))

Outer sill covers fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear inner sills corroded

Undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2018 171,309 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured close to excessive (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured close to excessive (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured close to excessive (4.4.3 (a))

Outer sill covers fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear inner sills corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2017 155,148 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 155,148 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 139,793 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 139,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens cracked (1.1.A.3e)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 128,525 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 118,962 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 118,429 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 109,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r lower hub to lower suspension arm joint has some play (Marked in yellow)

o/s/f lower hub to lower suspension arm loint has some play (Marked in yellow)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2013 109,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r lower hub to lower suspension arm joint has some play (Marked in yellow)

o/s/f lower hub to lower suspension arm loint has some play (Marked in yellow)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2012 60,886 miles

o/s headlamp light output reduced (Advise attention)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 55,917 miles

N/s/f tyre has side wall damage.

O/s/r anti roll bar link worn, advise attention.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 51,958 miles

n/s/r brake rubbing

o/s/r anti roll bar link top eye bush has fair amount of play

Pass 9 Dec 2009 49,134 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and tread depth very close to legal limit (Advise attention)

stone chip in "A" zone of windscreen

Pass 19 Dec 2008 44,797 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 41,100 miles

both rear tyres getting low tread

Pass 21 Dec 2006 36,562 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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PK51 EKR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PK51 EKR, 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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PK51 EKR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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