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RA51 OKM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,540 mi
Last recorded46,540 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 OKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 46,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 113,012 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 112,533 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2014 109,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2014 109,310 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 109,500 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 102,725 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 101,213 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 2 Jun 2012 95,141 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 81,418 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 70,715 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 65,815 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 65,815 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 61,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

minimal play off side of steering rack trackarm

Pass 13 Sep 2006 52,541 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 OKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OKM, 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 OKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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