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RL51 DKN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,085 mi
Last recorded68,085 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 DKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2023 68,085 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is wearing slightly smooth on edges and has some stonecut damage in places

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays are fitted which restrict inspection of some components

Pass 21 Sep 2022 64,209 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Sep 2021 62,527 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 58,429 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 53,793 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 43,809 miles

Both front tyre's inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 41,932 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 41,878 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 41,817 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2014 40,997 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 33,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre has small cut

Pass 21 Aug 2012 25,149 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 21,471 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 17,447 miles

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

both front tyres starting to get low

Pass 18 Aug 2009 15,933 miles

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

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

all four tyres have uneaven wear and cuts to them

Pass 19 Aug 2008 14,609 miles

both front tyre wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 28 Aug 2007 13,760 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

o/s/r tyre starting to wear low in center

Pass 31 Aug 2006 11,986 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 11,500 miles

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

o/s headlight pattern poor.

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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RL51 DKN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RL51 DKN, 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 RL51 DKN registered?

RL51 DKN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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