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RE51 URB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,859 mi
Last recorded168,859 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 168,859 miles

man light on

ns mirror damaged

nsf tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Oct 2014 168,857 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

man light on

ns mirror damaged

nsf tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2013 147,665 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside indicator repeater in mirror cracked

Fail 4 Oct 2013 147,664 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside indicator repeater in mirror cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2012 130,989 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 120,135 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 113,101 miles

centre exhaust braket broken

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Sep 2009 103,277 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 103,195 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 89,822 miles

front pads wearing low

near side rear tyre close to legall limit

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Sep 2007 74,620 miles

front discs lipped

slight play near side front wheel bearing

undercovers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2006 58,069 miles

both front lower arm bushes perishing

outer cover sills fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2005 42,323 miles

engine cover fitted

front discslipped

under covers fitted

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 URB 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 URB, 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 URB registered?

RE51 URB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is RE51 URB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 URB 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.

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