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PL51 NBO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,246 mi
Last recorded119,246 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 NBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 119,246 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 112,925 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 109,312 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 104,769 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 95,102 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes not visiable under covers fitted

off side front metal brake pipe corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2009 85,349 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 73,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2008 73,910 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2008 61,352 miles

advise front to rear brake pipes corroidede

advise off side front steering arm has slit play init

Fail 4 Jan 2008 61,352 miles

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

advise front to rear brake pipes corroidede

advise off side front steering arm has slit play init

Pass 19 Dec 2006 50,993 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Dec 2006 50,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 40,453 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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PL51 NBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 PL51 NBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PL51 NBO?

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What year was PL51 NBO registered?

PL51 NBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is PL51 NBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL51 NBO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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