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PN51 EGV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,688 mi
Last recorded125,688 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 EGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 125,688 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears both going to fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear half (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bottom all car doors corodded

Pass 3 Feb 2021 196,153 miles

Body Corroded,

Front Suspension Corroded,

Rear Suspension Corroded,

Pass 5 Mar 2020 121,386 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Feb 2020 121,386 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 111,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 111,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 107,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 107,223 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 98,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 98,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 89,699 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

park brake foot lever sticking on

rear diff oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2016 89,699 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

park brake foot lever sticking on

rear diff oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 83,439 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 83,432 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 74,757 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 60,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 60,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 53,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2012 53,466 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2011 44,788 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,677 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)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 32,700 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 32,698 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 28,008 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 22,822 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 20,907 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 EGV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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