MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,186 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated n.s.r and o.s.r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n.s.r , o.s.r and n.s.f corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated n.s.r and o.s.r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n.s.r , o.s.r and n.s.f corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated n.s.r and o.s.r (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded o.s.r and n.s.f (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
cable detached from bonnet release lever
wiper blades poor
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)
coil spring broken n.s.r and o.s.r (2.4.C.1a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated n.s.r and o.s.r (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded o.s.r and n.s.f (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
cable detached from bonnet release lever
wiper blades poor
all tyre treads cracking
esp indicating fault
front and rear brake pipes corroded
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket broken (7.1.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
all tyre treads cracking
esp indicating fault
front and rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside front tyre perished on outer sidewall
nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall
rear tyres wearing low
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre wearing low
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RK51 FWY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 RK51 FWY, 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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RK51 FWY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2001.
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