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CN51 RKK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,547 mi
Last recorded93,547 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 RKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 93,547 miles

Screw in Offside rear tyre

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Offside (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge of Nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 93,547 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside (1.1.A.3f)

Screw in Offside rear tyre

Side repeater slightly discoloured Offside (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge of Nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 90,122 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 88,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2013 82,957 miles

Both windscreen wipers smearing but view sufficient.

Car has sill covers obstructing some bodywork

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Obstructed view of rear brakes. Advise full check with wheels removed.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 78,387 miles

1) tyres 195 65 15 2) wipers smeary

3) rear brakes noisy req closer inspection

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 70,051 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 60,942 miles

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

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

offside front/offside rear/nearside front/nearside rear discs in poor condition/corroded/rusty,[not too excess]

slight bind from nearside rear wheel/brake.[not too excess]

slight smear from offside/nearside front wipers [not too excess]

Pass 3 Sep 2009 58,006 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 58,006 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 52,677 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Sep 2008 52,677 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Sep 2007 47,704 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 47,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 8 Sep 2006 41,984 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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CN51 RKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CN51 RKK, 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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CN51 RKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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