MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,340 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre heavily worn outer edge advise replacement asap 205/55 16
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Nail in tyre also slightly worn outer edge ()
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front wing has damage
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
eml on
engine rough on idle
front wipers smeary
play in steering inner joints
E M L ON
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all brake pipes slightly corroded
covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
wipers slightly smeary
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing bolt missing shock leg (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS
E M L ON
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn edges and pealing advise replace A.S.A.P 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all brake pipes slightly corroded
covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
wipers slightly smeary
VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE IN MY OPINION
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement alloy arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. does not adjust in to postion (1.8)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. does not adjust in to postion (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Engine management light on dash also vehicle hunting on idle
Under trays fitted
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/f door mirror slightly cracked
n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/f door mirror slightly cracked
n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
n/s/f door mirror slightly cracked
n/s/f door mirror slightly cracked
n/s/f lower suspension tie bar bush has slight play
rear brake pads wearing low
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s/f lower suspension tie bar bush has slight play
rear brake pads wearing low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
hand brake weak
slight play in front and rear anti roll bar links
hand brake weak
slight play in front and rear anti roll bar links
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front number plate cracked
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs wearing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RE51 LXX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 RE51 LXX, 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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RE51 LXX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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