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PN51 WTW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

63,768 mi
Last recorded63,768 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 WTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 63,768 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 63,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 62,542 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 62,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 61,404 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 61,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 59,755 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing at edge

Fail 16 Aug 2017 59,755 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing at edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 57,474 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion around wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion around wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 57,474 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion around wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion around wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 55,799 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 53,855 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 51,877 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 49,839 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 48,074 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 46,585 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,042 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 42,993 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 41,366 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,446 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 34,150 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 WTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WTW, 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 WTW registered?

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

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