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AF51 RJF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,049 mi
Last recorded127,049 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 RJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 127,049 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 121,891 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2017 117,442 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2016 112,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower door corroded

Nearside side repeater lens damaged

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 106,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front side repeater lens damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2015 106,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front side repeater lens damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 98,473 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 93,375 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 93,369 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 92,257 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 84,311 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 76,471 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 68,199 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 59,151 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Aug 2008 59,151 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Aug 2007 50,529 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 50,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 42,269 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 42,269 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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AF51 RJF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AF51 RJF, 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 AF51 RJF registered?

AF51 RJF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is AF51 RJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 RJF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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