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RO51 EXM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

151,328 mi
Last recorded151,328 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 EXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 151,328 miles

All brake pipes corroded or greased preventing inspection

Both rear tyres worn close to limit

Engine oil leak

Front brake pads wearing thin

Offside front lower suspension arm has slight play in ball joint

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 2 Nov 2022 139,620 miles

Both front anti-roll bar droplinks slightly worn

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil leak

Nearside front coil spring worn

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 20 Oct 2021 128,881 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Slightly Binding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip In Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 117,877 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip In Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 108,337 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 98,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 98,149 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect incorectly spaced letters (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 88,596 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 73,092 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 58,728 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 43,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 35,213 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 27,788 miles

o/s/f wheel damaged

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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RO51 EXM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 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 RO51 EXM, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RO51 EXM registered?

RO51 EXM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2009.

Is RO51 EXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 EXM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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