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RF51 YUN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

137,413 mi
Last recorded137,413 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 YUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 137,413 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 134,672 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 130,207 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 128,303 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 126,558 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 125,638 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 123,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 121,339 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 118,755 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 116,251 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 113,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 111,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2014 111,154 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 108,904 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 107,062 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 104,591 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 102,430 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 100,989 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 98,549 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 96,710 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 88,125 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 92,168 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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RF51 YUN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 RF51 YUN, 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 RF51 YUN registered?

RF51 YUN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is RF51 YUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 YUN shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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