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RF51 YVV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,997 mi
Last recorded93,997 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 93,997 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 93,997 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 93,995 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear wheel arches corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 90,084 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 90,084 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 84,937 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 77,297 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2016 71,577 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 67,304 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 67,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 64,753 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Nov 2013 62,418 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 59,487 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 56,808 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 53,809 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 49,782 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 44,054 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge.

Pass 19 Nov 2007 39,089 miles

unable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

Pass 7 Nov 2006 32,469 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 26,853 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 YVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YVV, 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 YVV registered?

RF51 YVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is RF51 YVV safe to buy?

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