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PN51 XMA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,695 mi
Last recorded50,695 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 XMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2026 50,695 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective loose (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 49,189 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top drop link bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine damp osf (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diferencial weeping but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 47,743 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential driveshaft seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 46,292 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 44,813 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 43,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 42,241 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leak from o/s diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 41,248 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 39,624 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 38,290 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 37,080 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 36,005 miles

Offside Front tyre wall and tread cracked

Rear n/s and o/s tyre wall and tread cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2014 35,189 miles

Both rear tyres cracked in sidewalls and tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

O/S front tyre cracked in sidewalls and tread

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 33,895 miles

front anti roll bar mounting bushs getting worn

rear disc pads low

small hole n/s bottom balljoint gaiter

Pass 4 Oct 2012 32,439 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 30,901 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 29,113 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,474 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,884 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 23,684 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,376 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 XMA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XMA, 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

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What year was PN51 XMA registered?

PN51 XMA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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