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MJ51 RBO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Cream Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,906 mi
Last recorded87,906 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 RBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 87,906 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 87,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 74,607 miles

both front brake discs worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 74,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 31 Oct 2012 66,373 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Dec 2011 65,999 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 65,157 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 65,157 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 60,521 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 60,521 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 50,205 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 42,952 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 35,684 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 27,777 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 20,806 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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MJ51 RBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Cream with a 2,597cc 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 MJ51 RBO, 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 MJ51 RBO registered?

MJ51 RBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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