MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,121 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 ()
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 ()
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
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
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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)
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
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
o/s headlamp light output reduced (Advise attention)
N/s/f tyre has side wall damage.
O/s/r anti roll bar link worn, advise attention.
n/s/r brake rubbing
o/s/r anti roll bar link top eye bush has fair amount of play
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
both rear tyres getting low tread
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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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