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RJ51 JWU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,103 mi
Last recorded81,103 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 JWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 81,103 miles

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

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Fail 17 May 2024 81,102 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 19 May 2023 80,488 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2022 78,171 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play.

Pass 5 May 2021 75,130 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underetrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2020 73,196 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 68,615 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 65,142 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 62,322 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 58,371 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 55,770 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,755 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 52,755 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front tyres worn low on edges

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 49,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front tyres worn low on edges

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 46,362 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2010 43,304 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 39,524 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 39,523 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

o/s/f tyre worn very low on edges.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 34,569 miles

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Oct 2007 30,583 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 26,504 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 26,503 miles

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

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 JWU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RJ51 JWU, 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 JWU registered?

RJ51 JWU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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The MOT history for RJ51 JWU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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