MOT Status
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Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front exhaust support bracket broken
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front exhaust support bracket broken
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central exhaust support broken
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central exhaust support broken
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central exhaust support broken
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central exhaust support broken
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side and near side front inner chassis corroded by anti roll bar uprights (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear floor above rear sub frame in various places (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
unable to penetrate various corrosion to inner and outer sills front and rear inner wheel arches rear sub frame
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust branet missing
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Bearing sound from engine.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Bearing sound from engine.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres slightly worn
nail in nearside front tyre
nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RA51 KUO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 KUO, 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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RA51 KUO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2001.
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