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RV51 XLA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,168 mi
Last recorded112,168 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2023 112,168 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 106,537 miles

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))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 106,473 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 98,716 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 98,702 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 91,395 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 85,830 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge

gear box damp with oil under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2017 79,684 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 79,684 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 74,473 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished outer sidewall

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Pass 9 Jul 2015 67,825 miles

both front tyres worn outer edge

centre to rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken but not inscure

Pass 8 Jul 2014 59,420 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2014 59,420 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 49,001 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 47,072 miles

Engine malfunction indicator light on

Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,002 miles

Large undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Slight leak at rear diff

Pass 16 Aug 2010 41,094 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 38,484 miles

Large under trays and cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 19 Aug 2009 38,457 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Large under trays and cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,734 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 31,857 miles

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 23 Aug 2006 29,263 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 23,852 miles

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

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 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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