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RA51 EXZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,379 mi
Last recorded86,379 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 86,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 86,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 86,379 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 83,815 miles

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

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

Nearside stop light dim

Nearside wing mirror secured by tape

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 80,494 miles

Nearside Front alloy wheel has damage to outer of rim

Pass 7 Feb 2017 75,751 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake disc slightly worn

front tyres wearing on inside

o/side front road wheel is damage

rear tyres wearing v/low

Fail 3 Feb 2017 75,749 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake disc slightly worn

front tyres wearing on inside

o/side front road wheel is damage

rear tyres wearing v/low

Pass 25 Sep 2015 66,045 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 62,199 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2014 62,199 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 55,285 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 52,058 miles

advise o/s/f tyre getting worn outer edge

advise very slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,394 miles

advise front discs slightly lipped

advise n/s/f tyre worn/wearing on the inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2010 45,899 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,382 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 39,357 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 35,611 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 30,727 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 26,398 miles

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 EXZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EXZ, 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 RA51 EXZ registered?

RA51 EXZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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The MOT history for RA51 EXZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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