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RE51 RKU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

138,384 mi
Last recorded138,384 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 RKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 138,384 miles

advise both front brake flexis

advise front discs worn

advise o/s head light

advise under tray , sil covers and engine covers

advise very slight play in n/s loer ball joint

Fail 15 Feb 2017 138,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

advise both front brake flexis

advise front discs worn

advise o/s head light

advise under tray , sil covers and engine covers

advise very slight play in n/s loer ball joint

Pass 1 Feb 2016 130,511 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 120,424 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 104,834 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 95,150 miles

advise front & rear b/pads low

advise front suspension arm front front bushes showing signs of fatigue o/s/f & n/s/f

advise rear tyres showing signs of cracking in inner walls ( 225/45/zr17 )

Pass 12 Feb 2011 82,721 miles

advise front suspension arms front bushes showing signs of fatigue

Pass 2 Mar 2010 74,039 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 65,322 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008

advise nearside front tyre has cuts in outer wall

Pass 17 Feb 2007 47,237 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 RKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RKU, 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 RKU registered?

RE51 RKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is RE51 RKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 RKU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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