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RV51 WGP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,551 mi
Last recorded150,551 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 WGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 150,551 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 150,546 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 139,053 miles

both front tyres worn on edges on limits

Pass 30 Apr 2018 131,920 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 131,865 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 124,981 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 124,981 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 119,436 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT

Pass 11 May 2015 114,050 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

os mirror poor

Pass 28 Apr 2014 106,461 miles

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 2 May 2013 94,584 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 81,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 May 2012 80,906 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2011 62,563 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 62,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

differential damp

nearside front foglight damaged

nearside front tyre heavy wear outer tread and getting low on tread

slight wear front brake discs

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2010 52,185 miles

Nearside front brake disc in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2009 43,844 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 43,844 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 34,206 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 23,331 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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RV51 WGP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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