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PK51 WVG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

271,559 mi
Last recorded271,559 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 WVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 271,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

engine light on

Fail 8 Jan 2013 271,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light is on

offside rear tyre has uneven wear, cuts but no ply cord visable & a nail

Pass 1 Nov 2011 256,286 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 147,636 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 141,097 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 137,645 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 125,367 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 112,271 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 97,212 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 84,224 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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PK51 WVG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PK51 WVG, 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 WVG registered?

PK51 WVG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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