MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
all four wheel arches has bubble of corrsion
brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded
front to rear exhuast system corroded
o/s/f inner steering joint has slight play
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
O/S/R COIL SPRING POSSIBLY BROKEN-UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT - ADVISE CHECKING BOTH REAR SPRINGS BY REMOVING
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING ARM-BORDER LINE
front brakes showing slight imbalance on brake roller test
front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
o/s/f tyre worn badly on edges and has some splits on sidewall
oil leak
play in n/s/f wheel bearing
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
slight play in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes
O/S/R COIL SPRING POSSIBLY BROKEN-UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT - ADVISE CHECKING BOTH REAR SPRINGS BY REMOVING
PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING ARM-BORDER LINE
front brakes showing slight imbalance on brake roller test
front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
o/s/f tyre worn badly on edges and has some splits on sidewall
oil leak
play in n/s/f wheel bearing
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
slight play in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PK51 USC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 USC, 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 USC registered?
PK51 USC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2001.
Is PK51 USC safe to buy?
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