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RG51 FCC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,863 mi
Last recorded119,863 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 FCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 119,863 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 110,749 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 100,889 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 92,081 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 82,661 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 82,586 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 73,104 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 73,081 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 66,822 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 66,822 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 17 Jun 2011 55,775 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 45,043 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 45,043 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 38,327 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 38,327 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/front seat belt stud missing

n/s/rear repeater cracked

o.s/front fog light fallon out

o/s/rear repeater cracked

rear road spring rubbing rear lower arm

Pass 17 Mar 2008 32,127 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 29,399 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 29,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RG51 FCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RG51 FCC, 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 RG51 FCC registered?

RG51 FCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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