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MW51 RDU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,002 mi
Last recorded85,002 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 RDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 85,002 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 85,004 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 76,321 miles

one exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 16 Nov 2009 69,999 miles

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2009 69,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2008 65,768 miles

Differential has a slight oil leak.

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Slight damage to paintwork on nearside front wing and bumper panel, both corners of rear bumper panel.

Fail 2 Dec 2008 65,768 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Differential has a slight oil leak.

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Rear tyres wearing unevenly around their centres. Offside rear tyre on the limit of wear now.

Slight damage to paintwork on nearside front wing and bumper panel, both corners of rear bumper panel.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 61,027 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 52,331 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 41,283 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

o/s/r trye has slight buldge on inner wall

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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MW51 RDU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MW51 RDU, 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 MW51 RDU registered?

MW51 RDU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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