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RV51 WHN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,083 mi
Last recorded99,083 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 WHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 99,083 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 92,038 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 87,721 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 87,721 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 82,618 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

body work has slight damage

engine covers and undertrays obscure certain items

power steering noisy

surface corrosion in some places

Fail 26 Feb 2016 82,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

body work has slight damage

engine covers and undertrays obscure certain items

surface corrosion in some places

Pass 25 Feb 2015 80,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 76,248 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre sidewall badly cracked

o/s/f tyre sidewall badly cracked

oil level low

service light on

Pass 2 Nov 2012 75,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 72,481 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 69,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 66,084 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 61,528 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 23,069 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 52,952 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 52,950 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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 WHN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WHN, 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 WHN registered?

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

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