MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,180 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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.
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.
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.
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)
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)
both front brake disc's inner surface in poor condition
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
rear number plate poor condition
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)
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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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