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RF51 YUO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,897 mi
Last recorded96,897 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 YUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 96,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

rta damage on n/s

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Jan 2015 96,897 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

eml on

rta damage on n/s

Pass 3 Sep 2014 91,939 miles

eml light on

Fail 29 Aug 2014 91,939 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

eml light on

Pass 30 Aug 2013 83,141 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management lamp on

Pass 12 Sep 2012 70,861 miles

offside rear tyre impact damage to sidewall and badly worn on edges

rear brakes noisy

Fail 11 Sep 2012 70,861 miles

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

offside rear tyre impact damage to sidewall and badly worn on edges

rear brakes noisy

Pass 12 Sep 2011 61,919 miles

advise strong nearside rear tyre badly worn on edges close to cords and split close to cords

advise strong offside rear tyre worn on edges

front number plate detioarted

movement offside front wheel bearing

rear brakes noisey require inspection

Pass 6 Jan 2009 57,516 miles

ADVISAE STRONG NEARSIDE REAR TYRE JUST ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST REQUIRES IMMEADIATE REPLACEMENT

ADVISE STRONG OFFSIDE REAR TYRE JUST ABOVE LIMIT RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

engine managment light illuminated

foot brake travel requires inspection

windscreen wiper blades smearing

Pass 24 Jan 2008 50,032 miles

advise strong intermitant fault on hazard switch (sticks) requires attention

advise strong nearside rear tyre just above limit recommend replacement

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine undertray fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

front brake discs worn

front brake imbalance 10%

plastic covers fitted nearside and offside under side of car front to rear not allowing full inspection

windscreen wipers smearing screen

Pass 31 Oct 2006 44,210 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 35,930 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 YUO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YUO, 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 RF51 YUO registered?

RF51 YUO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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