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RA51 CDN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

103,886 mi
Last recorded103,886 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 CDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 103,886 miles

Surface corrosion on underbody and all components

Pass 28 Nov 2023 91,162 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on suspension and brakingg

Fail 28 Nov 2023 91,162 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on suspension and brakingg

Pass 1 Dec 2022 126,674 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 126,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 74,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 71,130 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 71,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 65,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 62,462 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 62,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 59,063 miles

Nearside Front tyre has minor cut to outer wall.

Offside Front coil spring corroded at base of spring. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 59,061 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BAS Warning light on dash.

Nearside Front tyre has minor cut to outer wall.

Offside Front coil spring corroded at base of spring. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 58,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 55,265 miles

Engine cover + under trays fitted at time of test

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight engine oil leak

n/s diff out put seal slightly leaking

Pass 23 Jul 2014 52,050 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s door mirror in poor condition

slight wear on front tyre edges

Pass 12 Aug 2013 49,925 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s diff output seal slightly leaking

Fail 12 Aug 2013 49,920 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s diff output seal slightly leaking

Pass 13 Aug 2012 46,980 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil Leak Rear Diff

Pass 15 Aug 2011 44,672 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 44,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 41,514 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 34,409 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 34,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,550 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall not down to cords

Nearside rear differential output shaft seal leaking oil

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

Wipers not clearing very well

Fail 10 Sep 2008 30,550 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall not down to cords

Nearside rear differential output shaft seal leaking oil

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

Wipers not clearing very well

Pass 28 Sep 2007 26,404 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades smearing screen

nearside front castor bush starting to split

offside front castor bush split

offside rear indicator discoloured

water damage rear no plate

Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,471 miles

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Fail 27 Sep 2006 21,471 miles

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

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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RA51 CDN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 RA51 CDN, 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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RA51 CDN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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