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RV51 WKT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

113,265 mi
Last recorded113,265 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2022 113,265 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system dangerous to drive (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension and driveline components corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2021 110,348 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Central bracket snapped(System still secure). (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion to steering,supension and braking componants and body.

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged (Loose). ()

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight transmission oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 110,348 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Central bracket snapped(System still secure). (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion to steering,supension and braking componants and body.

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged (Loose). ()

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight transmission oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 107,436 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre hanger fractured(System still secure). (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion to steering,suspension and braking componants and body.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At union with flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose. ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At union with flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At union with flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Badly corroded at union with flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 107,416 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 195/55/15 on offside,195/65/15 on nearside. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre hanger fractured(System still secure). (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion to steering,suspension and braking componants and body.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At union with flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm),worn on inner and outer edges and cracking in primary grooves. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose. ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At union with flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At union with flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Badly corroded at union with flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 104,861 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 104,782 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 101,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 101,821 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 98,167 miles

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

Oil leak gear box ()

Fail 5 Jul 2017 98,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak gear box ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 95,310 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 91,782 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 91,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 88,499 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 88,499 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front 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 16 Jul 2013 83,222 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 83,222 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 79,524 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 77,404 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front discs very badly worn

Pass 15 Jul 2010 75,163 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 75,163 miles

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)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 72,687 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 72,686 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front 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 16 Jul 2008 68,852 miles

advise esp light on

advise plastic undertray

Pass 14 Jul 2007 65,430 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 62,669 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 62,669 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 54,954 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 WKT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 WKT, 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 WKT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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