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RE51 RXA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,095 mi
Last recorded142,095 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 142,095 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 136,295 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 123,535 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 117,054 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 108,784 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 108,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 102,710 miles

Bodywork,trim damage around vehicle.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Fail 6 Nov 2010 102,710 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Bodywork,trim damage around vehicle.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 92,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chips in front windscreen

covers fitted to vehicle

cut to offside front tyre outer tyre wall,cut to nearside front tyre outer tyre wall

offside front,nearside front brake discs lipped strong advise

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 10 Nov 2008 85,759 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 76,404 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 76,404 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 72,000 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 RXA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE51 RXA registered?

RE51 RXA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is RE51 RXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 RXA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE51 RXA have outstanding finance?

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