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RD51 RND

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,173 mi
Last recorded130,173 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 RND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 130,173 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 127,232 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads worn low

Pass 27 Jan 2015 124,700 miles

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

n/s/f tyre heavily worn om inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2015 124,669 miles

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre heavily worn om inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 120,454 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 113,295 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 113,295 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 104,424 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2010 92,383 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 81,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 May 2009 81,511 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 71,862 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 64,773 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 57,388 miles

Fuel and brake pipes covered with plastic trim.Unable to inspect fully.

General surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Large plastic trim fitted to under side of vehicle.Unable to inspect fully.

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 RND is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RD51 RND, 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 RD51 RND registered?

RD51 RND is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is RD51 RND safe to buy?

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