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RG51 FHR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,583 mi
Last recorded142,583 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 FHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 142,583 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2023 142,583 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2020 141,394 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 130,890 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 127,518 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 127,472 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 122,352 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 115,199 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 108,967 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2015 108,967 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 2 Jun 2014 102,560 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 94,895 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 94,895 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2012 88,197 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 75,882 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 67,650 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 61,792 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 57,364 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 84,769 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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RG51 FHR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FHR, 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 FHR registered?

RG51 FHR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is RG51 FHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 FHR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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