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RA51 CDO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,883 mi
Last recorded99,883 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 CDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 99,883 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and perished

Pass 3 Feb 2016 97,687 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and perished and cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2015 96,290 miles

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 92,242 miles

surface corrosion around all wheel arches

Pass 10 Jul 2013 89,717 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Jul 2013 89,717 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 25 May 2012 83,713 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust center clamp slightly corroded

slight corrosion on wheel arches

Fail 25 May 2012 83,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust center clamp slightly corroded

slight corrosion on wheel arches

Pass 13 May 2011 75,141 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 66,213 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2010 66,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre bold on outside edge.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 50,190 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 45,911 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 40,705 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 34,454 miles

advise front tyres different size to rear

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 CDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA51 CDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA51 CDO registered?

RA51 CDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is RA51 CDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 CDO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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