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PK51 ZCY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,922 mi
Last recorded160,922 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 ZCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 160,922 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 160,780 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 155,458 miles

Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 154,806 miles

Exhaust clamps & mounts corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 153,950 miles

Exhaust and mountings corroded

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 151,746 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Exhaust clamps & mounts corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 149,699 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 148,141 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2014 148,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 144,585 miles

brake pipes have surface corrosion

exhaust clamps and mountings corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 143,190 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 143,188 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 141,267 miles

both rear tyres close to wear markers

Pass 23 Mar 2010 139,723 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 137,257 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 137,250 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 135,032 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 135,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

front brake discs worn

parking brake pedal sticking

Pass 5 Feb 2007 116,176 miles

o/s and n/s front roll bar link ball joints worn

Fail 3 Feb 2006 101,234 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 101,234 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 ZCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ZCY, 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 ZCY registered?

PK51 ZCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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