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RJ51 CSZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

212,107 mi
Last recorded212,107 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 CSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 212,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 199,288 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 194,141 miles

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

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

bit of a toilet

had to move ball clamp as was obstructing drivers view

Pass 8 Aug 2018 188,462 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 179,586 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 173,617 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 173,617 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 158,638 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 158,637 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 156,380 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 156,379 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 153,676 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 153,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 143,827 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Large undertrays fitted not alloweing a full inspection

Nearside front jack point missing

Offside mirror delaminated

Pass 24 Sep 2010 125,872 miles

Large undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 110,714 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

Large undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 9 Sep 2008 96,224 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON -REAR BRAKE PADS LOW !

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 96,224 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON -REAR BRAKE PADS LOW !

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 81,969 miles

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Fail 6 Sep 2007 81,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

plastic covers over door sills

Pass 13 Sep 2006 68,732 miles

baby seats fitted to rear seats

stone chips in windscreen

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers and under trays

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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RJ51 CSZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RJ51 CSZ, 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 RJ51 CSZ registered?

RJ51 CSZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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