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RA51 XYD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,535 mi
Last recorded126,535 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 126,535 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 126,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 113,489 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 104,319 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 104,319 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 93,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 80,394 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 66,998 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 66,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 47,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 38,363 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 35,649 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 32,278 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 28,053 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 23,717 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 23,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 19,523 miles

Nearside Rear 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 XYD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XYD, 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 XYD registered?

RA51 XYD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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