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RG51 GHX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,629 mi
Last recorded139,629 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 139,629 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 127,995 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 124,914 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 117,252 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 117,252 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 111,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 107,684 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 103,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Surface Rust

Pass 11 Oct 2017 100,541 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 100,541 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 96,411 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 92,300 miles

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2015 92,299 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2014 88,169 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 83,986 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 83,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 80,321 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 76,368 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 70,260 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 70,260 miles

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

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

brake discs worn very thin

Pass 30 Sep 2009 65,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 58,382 miles

offside rear tyre close to limit

water damage rear no plate

both front discs ridged and worn

Fail 2 Oct 2008 58,382 miles

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

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

both front discs ridged and worn

offside rear tyre close to limit

water damage rear no plate

Pass 1 Oct 2007 51,623 miles

front discs ridged and worn

front tyres getting low on edges

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 17 Oct 2006 45,911 miles

Crack in n/s wing repeater.

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 GHX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GHX, 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 GHX registered?

RG51 GHX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is RG51 GHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 GHX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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