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PY51 CZJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

206,473 mi
Last recorded206,473 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 CZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2013 206,473 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 206,473 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 206,446 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o.s handbrake cable rubbing

rear diff oil leak

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

hi level stoplamp inoperative

mil lamp on

Pass 3 Aug 2012 194,993 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 190,398 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 165,917 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 136,718 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 121,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

ebs warning on

front brake discs badly worn

near side rear tyre found flat

Pass 17 Jan 2008 121,293 miles

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

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

ebs warning on

front brake discs badly worn

near side rear tyre found flat

Pass 18 Dec 2006 11,994 miles

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

centre brake light disconnected slight accident damage blowing fuses

Pass 8 Dec 2005 90,930 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)

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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PY51 CZJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PY51 CZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PY51 CZJ registered?

PY51 CZJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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The MOT history for PY51 CZJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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