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RE51 PZA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,786 mi
Last recorded106,786 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 PZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 106,786 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 106,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 94,000 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 89,631 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 75,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 62,495 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 62,495 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 46,001 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 37,230 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 28,595 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on edges

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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RE51 PZA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE51 PZA, 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 RE51 PZA registered?

RE51 PZA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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