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RD51 YEY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,831 mi
Last recorded101,831 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 YEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 101,831 miles

diff-rear wheel fitted

light warning light on

Fail 6 Feb 2017 101,831 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

diff-rear wheel fitted

light warning light on

Pass 29 Feb 2016 94,332 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 94,332 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 85,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 85,484 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 81,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 78,593 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 73,915 miles

both front lower suspension arms inner mounting bushes splitting

n/s/r tyre down to 2.5mm

o/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corrode

slight wear /play both sides of steering rack

Fail 20 Oct 2010 73,912 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre down to 2.5mm

both front lower suspension arms inner mounting bushes splitting

o/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corrode

slight wear /play both sides of steering rack

Pass 17 Oct 2009 69,452 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 64,420 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 60,732 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 53,484 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 YEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,597cc 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 YEY, 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 YEY registered?

RD51 YEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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