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RJ51 UEH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,016 mi
Last recorded89,016 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 UEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 89,016 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 80,041 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 71,372 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 61,589 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 61,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 56,663 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 46,737 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake imbalance of 8%

Pass 29 Oct 2005 40,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 UEH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 UEH, 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 UEH registered?

RJ51 UEH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is RJ51 UEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ51 UEH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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