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RJ51 MLV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,346 mi
Last recorded88,346 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 88,346 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 88,213 miles

Central exhaust system corrosion evident

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 87,801 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 87,046 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 86,417 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 85,821 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 85,224 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 85,224 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 84,854 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 83,652 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 80,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 10 Aug 2015 76,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust mouting is corroded and broken

Pass 10 Aug 2015 76,318 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust mouting is corroded and broken

Pass 11 Aug 2014 73,095 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 69,620 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 69,620 miles

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

verious indicators in need of replacment

Pass 9 Aug 2012 66,308 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 63,714 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 59,906 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 59,333 miles

Offside Front 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 9 Jan 2009 56,914 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 55,966 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2006 54,230 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 51,016 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 MLV 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 87.5%.

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 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 MLV, 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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RJ51 MLV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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