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RA51 XYO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,397 mi
Last recorded123,397 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 XYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 123,397 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

inner front brake pads look low

Fail 14 Aug 2020 123,397 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

inner front brake pads look low

Pass 16 Aug 2019 114,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2018 106,639 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 106,639 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 98,934 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 98,934 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 90,372 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 90,372 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 78,718 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 78,718 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 67,056 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 65,047 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 62,193 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 58,722 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 54,633 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 50,664 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 46,725 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 46,723 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)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 43,590 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 38,326 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 34,084 miles

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 XYO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XYO, 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 XYO registered?

RA51 XYO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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