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RA51 GXK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,700 mi
Last recorded57,700 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 GXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 57,700 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 56,609 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 51,521 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 51,521 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,298 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 11 Dec 2009 51,138 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 51,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 43,107 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 39,557 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 33,389 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 23,305 miles

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

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 GXK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GXK, 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 GXK registered?

RA51 GXK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is RA51 GXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 GXK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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