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RE51 RVF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,742 mi
Last recorded129,742 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 129,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER SIDE (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 9 May 2015 121,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 110,042 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front number plate poor condition

Fail 11 Apr 2014 110,042 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

engine light on

front number plate poor condition

Pass 3 May 2013 100,317 miles

eml light on

Fail 3 May 2013 100,317 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml light on

knocking noise from front suspension

Pass 5 Apr 2012 89,542 miles

engine check light on

Fail 4 Apr 2012 89,542 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

engine check light on

Pass 16 May 2011 77,560 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 77,502 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 65,720 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 58,744 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 54,231 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 49,233 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 RVF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RVF, 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 RVF registered?

RE51 RVF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is RE51 RVF safe to buy?

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