MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,886 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Surface corrosion on underbody and all components
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Front tyre has minor cut to outer wall.
Offside Front coil spring corroded at base of spring. (2.4.C.1b)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil Leak Rear Diff
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
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
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
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
Slight play in front wheel bearings.
Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
Slight play in front wheel bearings.
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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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