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RF51 YVB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,713 mi
Last recorded142,713 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 YVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2013 142,713 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management lamp on

Pass 28 Dec 2013 142,713 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 27 Dec 2012 133,166 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 125,141 miles

discs corroded

front bearings have slight play

Pass 29 Dec 2010 120,035 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 29 Dec 2010 120,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

engine light on

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 114,974 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 108,389 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 108,389 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 98,649 miles

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

rear number plate weatherd

Fail 18 Dec 2007 98,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear number plate weatherd

Pass 8 Dec 2006 77,467 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 77,461 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 62,899 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 YVB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YVB, 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 YVB registered?

RF51 YVB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is RF51 YVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 YVB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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