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PY51 DCF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,254 mi
Last recorded141,254 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 DCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 141,254 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 141,291 miles

Front bonnet has an impact damage

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 126,726 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 116,676 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 103,933 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 93,687 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 93,687 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 82,618 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 77,800 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 74,092 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 74,092 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 69,431 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 69,431 miles

Nearside 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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PY51 DCF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DCF, 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 PY51 DCF registered?

PY51 DCF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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