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PO51 ZDF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,098 mi
Last recorded127,098 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 ZDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 127,098 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 127,098 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 120,835 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 113,556 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 101,699 miles

1 x exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still adequatly supported

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front wishbone bushes deteriorated

covers under vehicle

front discs lipped/wearing thin

nsf lower and upper ball joint boots split

osf upper suspension arm rubber boot split

rear discs lipped

serpentine belt loose

Fail 5 Mar 2011 101,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

1 x exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still adequatly supported

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front wishbone bushes deteriorated

covers under vehicle

front discs lipped/wearing thin

nsf lower and upper ball joint boots split

osf upper suspension arm rubber boot split

rear discs lipped

serpentine belt loose

Pass 15 Feb 2010 88,867 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 76,474 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 63,476 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 51,831 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 42,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 42,005 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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PO51 ZDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PO51 ZDF, 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 PO51 ZDF registered?

PO51 ZDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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