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RE51 LXX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

172,340 mi
Last recorded172,340 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 LXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 172,340 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 170,944 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 158,516 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 158,498 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 147,720 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 147,703 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 138,116 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 138,116 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 130,037 miles

n/s/f door mirror slightly cracked

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 May 2013 130,037 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 116,316 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f door mirror slightly cracked

Pass 23 May 2012 116,316 miles

n/s/f door mirror slightly cracked

Pass 17 May 2011 103,459 miles

n/s/f lower suspension tie bar bush has slight play

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 16 May 2011 103,432 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 91,610 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2010 91,586 miles

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)

Fail 5 May 2009 80,687 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 80,687 miles

hand brake weak

slight play in front and rear anti roll bar links

Pass 25 Jul 2008 78,124 miles

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.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 72,360 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 66,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2005 61,154 miles

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

front brake discs wearing

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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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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