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RJ51 MTK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

90,801 mi
Last recorded90,801 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 90,801 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 90,800 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 89,640 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 88,056 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 86,865 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 86,210 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 85,809 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 85,398 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 84,719 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 84,060 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 82,846 miles

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

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)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 82,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 81,419 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 80,071 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 78,556 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 77,325 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 75,833 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 74,605 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 72,909 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 71,706 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 70,530 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 66,783 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 66,777 miles

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

Offside 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 MTK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MTK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ51 MTK registered?

RJ51 MTK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is RJ51 MTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ51 MTK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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