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PK51 OOC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

97,804 mi
Last recorded97,804 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 OOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 97,804 miles

Both h/lamps starting to cloud over & give poor image

EML on Service overdue

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

O/s/f tyre low on pressure O/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn on outer edges

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 97,804 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both h/lamps starting to cloud over & give poor image

EML on Service overdue

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

O/s/f tyre low on pressure O/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn on outer edges

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 93,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 93,041 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 89,779 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Jan 2013 89,779 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Jan 2012 85,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2012 85,827 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2011 81,688 miles

both front wipers torn on edges

engine management light on

front exhaust mounting corroded

o/s rear tyre has a cut in the tread b ut does not expose cords

Fail 7 Jan 2011 81,688 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

both front wipers torn on edges

engine management light on

front exhaust mounting corroded

o/s rear tyre has a cut in the tread b ut does not expose cords

Pass 29 Dec 2009 75,036 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 70,166 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

N/s/r tyre has a split/cut in outer sidewall but not showing through to cords

Fail 8 Jan 2009 70,166 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Both wipers smear screen & n/s noisy

N/s/r tyre has a split/cut in outer sidewall but not showing through to cords

Pass 10 Dec 2007 66,046 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 66,045 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 53,018 miles

Both number plates starting to delaminate

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 53,018 miles

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

Both number plates starting to delaminate

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

Slight imbalance on front brakes

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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PK51 OOC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 OOC, 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 PK51 OOC registered?

PK51 OOC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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