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RA51 FMK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,968 mi
Last recorded64,968 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2026 64,968 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 61,089 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 55,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 46,408 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 39,949 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 39,840 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 39,204 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 38,605 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 37,751 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 36,779 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 35,792 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 34,860 miles

n/s front tyre nearing limit

Pass 13 Jun 2013 33,521 miles

front pads low

n/s front tyre getting low

Pass 7 Jun 2012 31,670 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre nearing limit

offside side repeater poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2011 29,393 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 26,870 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 23,718 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 20,199 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 16,978 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 13,936 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 FMK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FMK, 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 FMK registered?

RA51 FMK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is RA51 FMK safe to buy?

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