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RJ51 JWF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,959 mi
Last recorded149,959 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 JWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 149,959 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 134,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2013 134,740 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 126,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2012 125,100 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 116,126 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 116,126 miles

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

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

rear pads starting to look low

Pass 14 Oct 2010 104,401 miles

front pads low

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 13 Oct 2010 104,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front pads low

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 8 Oct 2009 94,700 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

engine management light on

front pads starting to look low

front reg plate fadeing

Fail 1 Oct 2009 94,700 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

engine management light on

front pads starting to look low

Pass 17 Oct 2008 80,475 miles

rear reg plate and front fadeing

Fail 16 Oct 2008 80,475 miles

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

rear reg plate and front fadeing

Pass 19 Oct 2007 66,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 57,532 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 47,708 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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RJ51 JWF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RJ51 JWF, 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 JWF registered?

RJ51 JWF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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