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PN51 ZYF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,904 mi
Last recorded99,904 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 ZYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 99,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 99,904 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 95,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 91,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 85,597 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 81,053 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 81,053 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 77,725 miles

Slight leak on differential

Fail 21 Oct 2020 77,725 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Slight leak on differential

Pass 23 Oct 2019 74,666 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 69,478 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 64,234 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 59,362 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 59,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 53,427 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 28 Oct 2014 47,802 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 43,174 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 36,728 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 30,060 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 30,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 21,617 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 13,704 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 11,138 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 9,663 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 7,966 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 ZYF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZYF, 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 ZYF registered?

PN51 ZYF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is PN51 ZYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN51 ZYF shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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