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RO51 PHU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,743 mi
Last recorded107,743 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 PHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 107,743 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 101,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 99,351 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 99,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 95,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 95,361 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 89,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 85,758 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 83,044 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 83,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 77,431 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 71,746 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2009 67,339 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 62,201 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 62,201 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 54,966 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 47,580 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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RO51 PHU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RO51 PHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO51 PHU registered?

RO51 PHU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is RO51 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 PHU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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