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Y141 PJH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

76,903 mi
Last recorded76,903 miles
Recorded on26 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY141 PJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Dec 2020 76,903 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 71,210 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 63,539 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 60,052 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all covers fitted

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Fail 25 Apr 2017 59,971 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all covers fitted

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,887 miles

all covers fitted

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 27 Apr 2015 51,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

unable to see raer coil springs fully

Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,789 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,993 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,033 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 44,784 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 43,503 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,607 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 39,319 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 36,066 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 30,730 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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Y141 PJH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y141 PJH, 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 Y141 PJH registered?

Y141 PJH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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