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RG51 JFJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,973 mi
Last recorded122,973 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 JFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 122,973 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 117,669 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 114,134 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 114,133 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 110,154 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 110,150 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 103,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Various suspension components corroded on the rear of vehicle

Fail 31 Jul 2014 96,310 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

Pass 31 Jul 2014 96,310 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Aug 2013 91,763 miles

both front brake pipes coated in grease

main brake pipes coated in grease

noise from off side rear wheel

slight imballance on rear brakes

Fail 5 Aug 2013 91,762 miles

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

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

both front brake pipes coated in grease

main brake pipes coated in grease

noise from off side rear wheel

slight imballance on rear brakes

Pass 9 Aug 2012 86,768 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rubbing noise from o.s.r.wheel ??

Pass 11 Aug 2011 81,700 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

noise from o.s.r. wheel when rotated ??

Fail 10 Aug 2010 74,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in windscreen

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2010 74,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chip in windscreen

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2009 68,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2009 68,881 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2008 62,667 miles

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

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays

Fail 21 Aug 2008 62,662 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays

Pass 7 Aug 2007 56,752 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 56,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

near side rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

vehicle under tray fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2006 46,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 37,782 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 37,776 miles

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

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

stonechip in stone (A)

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 JFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 JFJ, 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 JFJ registered?

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

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