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RV51 FMX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,011 mi
Last recorded102,011 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 FMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 102,011 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 96,821 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general under body corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2022 91,272 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear, at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread is bald on the outer edge

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

Rear exhaust hanging bracket has corroded away from the exhaust

Pass 15 Mar 2017 87,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 80,990 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center exhaust support broken away

Fail 27 Feb 2016 80,917 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center exhaust support broken away

Pass 11 Mar 2015 75,100 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 18 Mar 2014 67,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

drivers seat wont adjust

Pass 27 Feb 2013 61,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 61,170 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 56,325 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 56,325 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 47,938 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 47,883 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 41,896 miles

all tyres getting low on tread

Pass 11 Mar 2009 34,993 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 30,298 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 24,768 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage os front wheel arch

Pass 12 Dec 2005 18,140 miles

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

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

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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RV51 FMX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 RV51 FMX, 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 RV51 FMX registered?

RV51 FMX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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