MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,979 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
advise head lamp images poor
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
advise head lamp images poor
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
The nearside front tyre tread is low and the outer sidewall is damaged but no cords are exposed
The offside front tyre sidewall is damaged but no cords are exposed
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
The nearside front tyre tread is low and the outer sidewall is damaged but no cords are exposed
The offside front tyre sidewall is damaged but no cords are exposed
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front brake pads worn low
offside front tyre on the legal limit on edges
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front brake pads worn low
offside front tyre on the legal limit on edges
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
not all bulbs working on offside side repeater
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
not all bulbs working on offside side repeater
airbox loose
both side repeaters lenses cracked
front tyres worn inner edges
glow plug light on
n/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm
plastic outer sill covers fitted
plastic undertrays fitted
slight play both front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
airbox loose
both side repeaters lenses cracked
front tyres worn inner edges
glow plug light on
n/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm
plastic outer sill covers fitted
plastic undertrays fitted
slight play both front wheel bearings
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres are bold on edges
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RN51 HTV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 RN51 HTV, 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 RN51 HTV registered?
RN51 HTV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2001.
Is RN51 HTV safe to buy?
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