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RE51 RKK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,293 mi
Last recorded120,293 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 RKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 120,293 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 120,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 110,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 102,472 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall deteriorating.

Pass 1 Feb 2018 99,695 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2017 99,239 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 97,699 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 92,157 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 87,597 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 87,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 84,311 miles

rear exzhaust box mount broken.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 78,125 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 78,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tryes wearing on the inside

Pass 6 Sep 2010 72,520 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 72,520 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 65,643 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 61,716 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 57,294 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 51,180 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 46,534 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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RE51 RKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE51 RKK, 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 RE51 RKK registered?

RE51 RKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is RE51 RKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 RKK shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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