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RK51 FXD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,146 mi
Last recorded73,146 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 FXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2012 73,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 73,146 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 67,822 miles

offside front coil spring partly missing but still seated in postion

Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front(both sides)brake discs pitted/worn

Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,055 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 45,555 miles

all four tyres getting low on tread

rear number plate faded slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2008 41,309 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 41,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 39,620 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 36,522 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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RK51 FXD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK51 FXD, 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 RK51 FXD registered?

RK51 FXD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is RK51 FXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK51 FXD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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