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PX51 WEJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,992 mi
Last recorded100,992 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 WEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 100,992 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 100,990 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 99,057 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 92,032 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 84,986 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 83,114 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 76,348 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 76,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 69,970 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 68,950 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 66,457 miles

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

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

brake disks worn

Fail 27 Sep 2010 66,457 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

brake disks worn

Pass 5 Sep 2009 57,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2009 57,060 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 47,293 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 47,293 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 36,320 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 23,999 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 23,999 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 WEJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WEJ, 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 WEJ registered?

PX51 WEJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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