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RE51 RVR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

159,588 mi
Last recorded159,588 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 159,588 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

engine cover fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

sill covers fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 150,322 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 143,331 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 134,037 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 134,037 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 125,767 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 118,506 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 111,457 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 102,925 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 92,704 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 73,938 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2006 55,984 miles

Both front wheel bearings require adjustment

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

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

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 RVR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RVR, 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 RVR registered?

RE51 RVR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is RE51 RVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 RVR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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