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RG51 FFW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,402 mi
Last recorded87,402 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 FFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 87,402 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 81,102 miles

Centre Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 81,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 65,293 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 55,804 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 55,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 49,179 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 49,179 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 40,928 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 35,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 28,852 miles

rear brake pads appear low

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 FFW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RG51 FFW, 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 FFW registered?

RG51 FFW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RG51 FFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 FFW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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