MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,168 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corner at wheel arch (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front wheel arch cover missing
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking but not exposing inner case (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake assist fault message displayed
damage to offside front bumper
different aspect ratio tyres fitted to front and rear axles
engine management light on
undertray fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake assist fault message displayed
damage to offside front bumper
different aspect ratio tyres fitted to front and rear axles
engine management light on
undertray fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front tyre outer edge
gear box damp with oil under tray fitted
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front tyre perished outer sidewall
Offside Front steering arm slight play
both front tyres worn outer edge
centre to rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken but not inscure
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
oil leak
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine malfunction indicator light on
Large undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection
Slight leak at rear diff
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Large undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection
Slight leak on rear diff
Large under trays and cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Large under trays and cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection
slight play o/s steering rack
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s front tyre worn on outer edge
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RV51 XLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 XLA, 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 XLA registered?
RV51 XLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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