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MJ51 RZA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

190,538 mi
Last recorded190,538 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 RZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 190,538 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both side D-BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 190,527 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear slight oil leak on diff

engine covers & undertrays fitted

service light on dash

Pass 16 Jun 2015 182,242 miles

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

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

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

both front wheel arches rusted but not excessive at time of test

n/s/r tyre worn on edges, no cord exposed at time of test

Pass 4 Jun 2014 174,397 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 159,100 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 147,875 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 124,964 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 124,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 103,968 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 102,310 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 76,028 miles

Advice. nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to limit

Fail 29 Jan 2009 76,028 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Advice. nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 28 Jan 2008 48,367 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 48,367 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 47,934 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 40,030 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 33,229 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 RZA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RZA, 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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MJ51 RZA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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