MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose
Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose
engine management light on dash
both front brake pipes corroded
both rear springs corroded
ltd inspection to underside of vehicle plastic shrouds fitted
offside front coil spring corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front brake pipes corroded
both rear springs corroded
ltd inspection to underside of vehicle plastic shrouds fitted
offside front coil spring corroded
all 4 coil springs corroded
engine management light on dash
plastic covers on underside of vehicle limited inspection
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
undertray fitted to car limited inspection
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RL51 DKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RL51 DKV, 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 DKV registered?
RL51 DKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is RL51 DKV safe to buy?
The MOT history for RL51 DKV shows 15 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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