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RJ51 MLU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

161,350 mi
Last recorded161,350 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 MLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 161,350 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 161,348 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 158,707 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 154,994 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 150,645 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 150,645 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 147,382 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 141,304 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 135,533 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 128,942 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 119,916 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 119,916 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2015 111,986 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 107,569 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 101,438 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 97,142 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 94,321 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 91,460 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 88,374 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 85,125 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 85,022 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 80,155 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 73,537 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 MLU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MLU, 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 MLU registered?

RJ51 MLU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is RJ51 MLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ51 MLU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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