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RE51 UOO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,644 mi
Last recorded155,644 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 UOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 155,644 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre side wall perished

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear sub frame and suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2017 153,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear subframe has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2017 153,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear subframe as heavy corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2016 149,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at front of engine (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s outer pads,very thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

cant clearly see rear inner brake pads ,suspect very thin

general oil leak ,cant see clearly where from

n/s rear tyre ,tread worn away on edges,[stepped up tread sections]

rear subframe has general surface corrosion

rear under body by rear subframe mounts has general surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2015 144,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cant clearly see rear inner brake pads to fully inspect

cant see rear brake pipes above fuel tank

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge[stepped up tread section]

o/s rear brake pad 3.5mm

rear subframe has surface corrosion

rear suspension and brake components have general surface corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2014 140,283 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Jan 2013 135,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre wearing and worn on edges

Fail 30 Jan 2013 135,410 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre wearing and worn on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2012 130,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre begining to wear on edges

rear registration plate begining to deteriorate

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Fail 10 Jan 2011 120,258 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 10 Jan 2011 120,258 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 18 Jan 2010 111,018 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside diff seal leaking

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 19 Jan 2009 100,689 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 87,127 miles

BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW VISUALY WHEELS ON WHEN CHECKD HEATER FLAPS NOISEY

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 67,713 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 41,613 miles

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

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

o/s wiper slight smear Rear hand brake grading

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 UOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UOO, 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 UOO registered?

RE51 UOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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The MOT history for RE51 UOO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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