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RV51 WLB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

237,217 mi
Last recorded237,217 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 WLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 237,217 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

under body corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2021 229,113 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 225,154 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 219,231 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 212,629 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 212,624 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 203,795 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 193,522 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON THE INNER & OUTER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON THE INNER EDGE

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 6 Oct 2015 184,155 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 175,668 miles

presenter adviced

Pass 2 Oct 2013 105,478 miles

presenter adviced

Fail 28 Sep 2012 164,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 164,068 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 151,565 miles

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

presenter adviced

Pass 11 Oct 2010 133,845 miles

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

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

presenter adviced

Pass 7 Sep 2009 123,902 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 65,226 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT STEERING JOINTS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 52,594 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 50,030 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES

Pass 8 May 2006 43,046 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE DAMAGED ON OUTER EDGE

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

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 WLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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