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RE51 UNX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,581 mi
Last recorded167,581 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 167,581 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 167,581 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 159,056 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 153,958 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 146,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2013 146,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 141,558 miles

unale to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 3 Nov 2011 134,864 miles

n/s/front mirror repeater cracked

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Fail 3 Nov 2011 134,864 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s/front mirror repeater cracked

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 1 Nov 2010 131,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 19 Nov 2009 122,369 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers.

Fail 16 Nov 2009 122,369 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 110,425 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s repeater cracked

o/s/rear shocker soft

rear number plate water ingress

Pass 15 Oct 2007 98,591 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/mirror indicator cracked

second from rear exhaust mounting bracket badly rusted

water ingress into front number plate

Pass 19 Oct 2006 86,507 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 68,143 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 68,143 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 UNX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UNX, 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 UNX registered?

RE51 UNX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is RE51 UNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 UNX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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