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RD51 GGF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,948 mi
Last recorded96,948 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 GGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 96,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2012 96,937 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2011 88,613 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2011 88,527 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front 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 1 Oct 2010 85,709 miles

nail in os/f tyre.

os/f jack point missing.

slight movement in os/f suspension arm.

Fail 30 Sep 2010 85,688 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nail in os/f tyre.

os/f jack point missing.

slight movement in os/f suspension arm.

Fail 29 Jul 2010 85,639 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 77,862 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 77,861 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2008 46,977 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 38,007 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 28,604 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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RD51 GGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RD51 GGF, 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 RD51 GGF registered?

RD51 GGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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