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RD51 ZSF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

164,216 mi
Last recorded164,216 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 ZSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 164,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 164,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 159,151 miles

All 4 Tyres slightly cracked and perished

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 156,460 miles

Crack at bottom of windscreen

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 150,120 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of fuel and brake pipes

Pass 7 Sep 2020 146,010 miles

Under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of fuel and brake pipes

Pass 27 Sep 2019 144,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2018 142,286 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2017 138,610 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 129,937 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2015

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 117,232 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 109,539 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 103,402 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 94,884 miles

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 6 Oct 2010 88,180 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 80,332 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 71,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from offside diff seal.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 64,806 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 3,820 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 ZSF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RD51 ZSF, 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 ZSF registered?

RD51 ZSF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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The MOT history for RD51 ZSF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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