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RF51 KEJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,180 mi
Last recorded133,180 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 KEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 133,180 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 130,250 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front + Rear (2.4.G.1)

Burning oil smell from engine bay, slight oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Camber (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake detent inop

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

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

Wiper blades smearing

Pass 24 Aug 2015 124,067 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box around weld (7.1.2)

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Exhaust centre heat shield adrift from fixings, attention soon.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint caster arm (2.4.G.2)

No ratchet on parking brake.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear floor above sub frame has recently been under sealed.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 116,274 miles

Centre rear seat belt trim around belt missing.

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

Oil leak

Parking brake pedal detent inop.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear metal brake pipes corroded near fuel tank. Require attention soon.

Fail 21 Aug 2014 116,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre rear seat belt trim around belt missing.

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

Oil leak

Parking brake pedal detent inop.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear metal brake pipes corroded near fuel tank. Require attention soon.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 108,933 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded (by fuel tank), will require attention soon

Parking brake pedal detent inop

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 108,926 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded (by fuel tank), will require attention soon

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Parking brake pedal detent inop

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 100,446 miles

both front brake disc's inner surface in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2011 91,934 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin - replacement required soon.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 91,934 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake discs wearing thin - replacement required soon.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 84,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 76,519 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 76,517 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 66,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 55,835 miles

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2006 47,309 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 47,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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RF51 KEJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc 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 RF51 KEJ, 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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RF51 KEJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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