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PN51 EFX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,787 mi
Last recorded151,787 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 EFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 151,787 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 151,577 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front outer side wall dameged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 138,628 miles

Front Disc Worn

Headlamps Foggy But Aim Visible

Nearside Rear Tyre Low On tread

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2014 128,861 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 128,861 miles

Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Inner Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 116,003 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 115,818 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 115,818 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 108,747 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 108,747 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 100,740 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 88,123 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 88,027 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 78,584 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 68,221 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 52,698 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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PN51 EFX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PN51 EFX, 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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PN51 EFX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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