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PN51 EGJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,304 mi
Last recorded103,304 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 103,304 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' n/s upper corner cracked (8.3.1d)

engine mangement light on

rear exhaust support broken

Fail 30 Jan 2016 103,036 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' n/s upper corner cracked (8.3.1d)

engine mangement light on

rear exhaust support broken

Pass 28 Aug 2014 80,861 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 80,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 66,498 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 66,498 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,904 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 57,960 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front wipers worn / torn

both sills and underside of vehicle covered

Fail 24 Sep 2011 57,960 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front wipers worn / torn

both sills and underside of vehicle covered

Pass 25 Sep 2010 54,988 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,716 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 47,800 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 42,434 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 37,056 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 31,494 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 EGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PN51 EGJ, 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 PN51 EGJ registered?

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

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