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RV51 WGE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,854 mi
Last recorded96,854 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 WGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 96,854 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

around rear diff damp

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2020 96,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

around rear diff damp

break pad warning light on

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 23 Sep 2019 90,861 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear diff. damp

Fail 23 Sep 2019 90,861 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear diff. damp

Pass 28 Sep 2018 82,836 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 82,825 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 80,062 miles

Rear Oil leak From differential ()

Fail 12 Aug 2017 80,044 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak From differential ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 77,376 miles

Oil leak differential leaking ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 77,376 miles

Oil leak differential leaking ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 74,488 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 71,436 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 71,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 68,173 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 68,173 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 63,907 miles

n/s/f tyre bald outer shoulder

Pass 17 Aug 2011 59,390 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 54,423 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 54,423 miles

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

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 49,182 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 49,182 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 43,792 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 43,792 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,647 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 33,038 miles

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

nearside front castor arm ball joint rubber boot split

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 WGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RV51 WGE, 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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RV51 WGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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