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RV51 WLR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,944 mi
Last recorded115,944 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 WLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 115,944 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 113,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 108,033 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 108,033 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 103,023 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 100,785 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 89,419 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 96,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipe in inner wing before flexi is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play roll bar links joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes just before rear flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe just before tail box is corroded and is slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 93,627 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play roll bar link has slight play in lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 90,910 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 88,113 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 86,583 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 83,588 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 80,361 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 80,361 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 77,043 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 73,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 73,919 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 71,263 miles

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

plastic trim fitted to outer sills and underside

Pass 8 Sep 2010 60,637 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 54,855 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 47,067 miles

Both number plates water damaged

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn and lipped

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 41,062 miles

water damage rear no plate

Pass 8 Sep 2006 34,923 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre tread wearing close to wear bars closer than offside

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 WLR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WLR, 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 WLR registered?

RV51 WLR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is RV51 WLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 WLR shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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