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RV51 XMM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,274 mi
Last recorded107,274 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 XMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 107,274 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jan 2021 107,274 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2019 98,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 89,711 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 85,450 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 84,032 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 84,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 82,389 miles

1/ unalbe to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Fail 3 Jul 2015 82,369 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1/ unalbe to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Pass 24 Jun 2014 80,625 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Offside fornt tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 79,021 miles

1. Hand brake travel close to limit. 2. Nearside front tyre near legal limits, worn on outside edge.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 77,089 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 77,058 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 75,073 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 72,842 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 72,842 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 70,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 66,871 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 66,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2007 63,058 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 59,142 miles

front and rear brake discs rusted

Fail 18 Jul 2006 59,142 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front and rear brake discs rusted

Pass 18 Jul 2005 49,678 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 XMM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XMM, 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 XMM registered?

RV51 XMM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RV51 XMM safe to buy?

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