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PX51 MKP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,114 mi
Last recorded111,114 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 MKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 111,114 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn bald on inner and outer shoulders - 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end shaft (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Oil leak from engine area ()

Oil leak from rear diff ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both front top mounts dry and stiff (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system center hanger corroded/snapped system still secure

exhaust system corroded

sills covered limiting full inspection

under-trays fitted limiting inspection of many underside components

Fail 18 May 2018 111,073 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch to pump (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn bald on inner and outer shoulders - 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end shaft (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Oil leak from engine area ()

Oil leak from rear diff ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both front top mounts dry and stiff (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system center hanger corroded/snapped system still secure

exhaust system corroded

sills covered limiting full inspection

under-trays fitted limiting inspection of many underside components

Pass 24 May 2017 108,729 miles

engine mil on

under trays fitted

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 108,710 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine mil on

under trays fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 105,942 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 105,939 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s/f d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 98,290 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 91,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 91,103 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 6 Feb 2013 86,287 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 82,571 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 77,664 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 71,361 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 60,356 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 47,824 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 42,561 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 42,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2005 35,072 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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PX51 MKP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PX51 MKP, 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 PX51 MKP registered?

PX51 MKP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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