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RD51 ZVR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

125,743 mi
Last recorded125,743 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 ZVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 125,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 124,981 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 121,799 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 117,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 113,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 110,523 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 108,430 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 106,275 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 102,267 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 95,412 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 89,654 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 87,570 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 86,062 miles

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall deterioated.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 84,714 miles

n/s/front tyre outer sidewall deterioated.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 82,459 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 82,449 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 81,107 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 79,292 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 76,911 miles

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

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)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Aug 2008 74,099 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 15 Aug 2007 71,721 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 68,399 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 ZVR 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 95.5%.

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 ZVR, 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 ZVR registered?

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

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