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RO51 PKV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

140,362 mi
Last recorded140,362 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 PKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 140,362 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 136,660 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 136,660 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 131,061 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 131,061 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working Both sides. (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 125,171 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 125,171 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 120,387 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 120,836 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 115,523 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 25 Aug 2012 110,183 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 110,183 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 102,983 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 95,204 miles

parking brake light flickers

Fail 10 Jun 2010 95,204 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

parking brake light flickers

Pass 17 Jun 2009 90,211 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 90,211 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 82,697 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 79,043 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 71,899 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 71,899 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 62,414 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 62,414 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 PKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RO51 PKV, 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 RO51 PKV registered?

RO51 PKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is RO51 PKV safe to buy?

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