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RA51 CEU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,371 mi
Last recorded78,371 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 CEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 78,371 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 75,938 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 73,652 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 73,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 71,534 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre approaching the wear bars (3mm)

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,458 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut in the tread in the o/s/f tyre [not showing canvas]

Pass 9 Jun 2014 65,198 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 62,219 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 59,141 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 55,207 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 55,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2010 51,933 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 48,700 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 45,654 miles

slight travel parking brake

Pass 13 Jun 2007 42,144 miles

front nearside tyre worn outside edge, on legal limit

Pass 21 Jun 2006 38,855 miles

n/s and o/s front tyre's wearing outside edge

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 CEU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 CEU, 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

How do I check the history of RA51 CEU?

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What year was RA51 CEU registered?

RA51 CEU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is RA51 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 CEU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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