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RO51 PNN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,224 mi
Last recorded118,224 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 PNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 118,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jul 2017 118,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 111,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 / 55 / 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 / 55 / 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 103,401 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 94,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge but not exposing inner cording at present

steering column UJs have slight play

Fail 27 Jun 2014 94,933 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear anti-roll bar 'O' bushes have slight play

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge but not exposing inner cording at present

steering column UJs have slight play

Pass 29 Jun 2013 88,134 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 80,586 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 73,321 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 73,321 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 70,446 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 67,749 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 64,062 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 57,168 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 50,734 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 43,056 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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RO51 PNN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 RO51 PNN, 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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RO51 PNN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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