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RG51 FYD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,903 mi
Last recorded72,903 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 FYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 72,903 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall starting to split

Fail 10 Oct 2017 72,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall starting to split

Pass 14 Sep 2016 59,716 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 59,716 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 55,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 51,671 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 48,987 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,548 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 47,544 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 45,087 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 41,411 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 40,096 miles

front discs lipped

undercovers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2008 38,451 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 34,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 30,117 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 30,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 26,264 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

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 FYD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FYD, 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 FYD registered?

RG51 FYD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is RG51 FYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 FYD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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