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RK51 PXJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,728 mi
Last recorded63,728 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 PXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 63,728 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 63,716 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 63,348 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 63,348 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 87,859 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 87,859 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 56,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 56,099 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 55,197 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 53,820 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 53,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 43,521 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,528 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,623 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 24,439 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 24,439 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 20,417 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,417 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 16,379 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 PXJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PXJ, 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 PXJ registered?

RK51 PXJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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The MOT history for RK51 PXJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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