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PX51 MZP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

201,051 mi
Last recorded201,051 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 MZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 201,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

side skirts fitted at time of test

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Mar 2018 191,067 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 191,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 181,781 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 181,780 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating o/s & n/s (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated os,ns (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. os,ns (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 171,642 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened to rear all four (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

exhuast back box joint covered in paste

rear brake pipes protected in grease

under tray fited

Pass 12 Mar 2015 159,627 miles

nearside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2015 159,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 155,581 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 155,581 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 147,183 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 147,183 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 129,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (nearside rear)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear mox mount detached but exhaust still supported

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated and outer holder broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear anti roll bar bushes deterioated and slight movement

Rear brake pipes corroded around fuel tank area (marginal pass)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2012 129,308 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (nearside rear)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear mox mount detached but exhaust still supported

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated and outer holder broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear anti roll bar bushes deterioated and slight movement

Rear brake pipes corroded around fuel tank area (marginal pass)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2012 129,145 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped

Fail 29 Jan 2011 110,976 miles

N/s door mirror fixing loose

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 110,976 miles

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

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

N/s door mirror fixing loose

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 83,625 miles

rear brake hoses starting to crack

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play in rear hub suport bush

slightr play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 28 Jan 2009 77,878 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 77,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 70,806 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Jan 2007 64,415 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 64,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre cut on sidewall.

Pass 23 Jan 2006 53,938 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 MZP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PX51 MZP, 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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PX51 MZP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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