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RA51 OJB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

84,355 mi
Last recorded84,355 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 84,355 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 84,355 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 84,046 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 82,025 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 82,025 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 78,672 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 78,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 77,751 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 76,466 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 76,466 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 75,121 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 72,645 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 69,855 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 65,954 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 61,033 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 57,913 miles

engine light on

Pass 24 Oct 2011 53,188 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 53,074 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

wear in o/s/f lower rear suspension arm ball joint

Pass 23 Oct 2010 48,042 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 40,709 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 35,293 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 29,890 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 29,887 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 25,879 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 25 Nov 2006 25,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads low

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 OJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OJB, 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 OJB registered?

RA51 OJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is RA51 OJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 OJB shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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