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PO51 ZXF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,147 mi
Last recorded61,147 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 ZXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 61,147 miles

Advise front discs worn

Fail 11 Dec 2014 61,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise front discs worn

Pass 13 Dec 2012 112,516 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 112,516 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Excessive play in offside track rod inner joint

Pass 15 Dec 2011 102,950 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 14 Dec 2010 96,143 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 86,935 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 86,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 80,629 miles

Advise nearside front tyre has slight distorsion to tread

Fail 17 Dec 2008 80,629 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Advise nearside front tyre has slight distorsion to tread

Pass 29 Dec 2007 71,014 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 68,129 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 68,129 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 50,987 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 ZXF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PO51 ZXF, 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 ZXF registered?

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

Is PO51 ZXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO51 ZXF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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