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RO51 POH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,305 mi
Last recorded168,305 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 POH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 168,305 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 163,850 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside repeater damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2016 163,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ....body bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ....body bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside repeater damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2015 152,766 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 143,632 miles

Warning light on dash board

Fail 7 Feb 2014 143,632 miles

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

Warning light on dash board

Pass 18 Feb 2013 136,584 miles

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 136,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 126,959 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 105,996 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 91,427 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 74,814 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 69,191 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak in region of o/s rack gaiter

rear registration plate slightly delaminated

Pass 5 Oct 2006 65,745 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 53,873 miles

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

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

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 POH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 RO51 POH, 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 POH registered?

RO51 POH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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