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RV51 XMU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

195,933 mi
Last recorded195,933 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 XMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 195,933 miles

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint and track rod end

Pass 8 Nov 2014 184,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2013 174,356 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 171,041 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 171,038 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 168,210 miles

Brake pedal pumps up a little & creeps down a little.

Can not see a leak but brake fliud under master cylinder

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SRS warning on

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Oct 2011 168,204 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SRS fault + list

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Aug 2010 164,151 miles

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

SRS light on

Fail 4 Aug 2010 164,151 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

SRS light on

Pass 7 Apr 2009 154,915 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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

letter format on number plates suspect

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

number plates have back printing

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2008 149,030 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 140,544 miles

shields fitted under vehicle covering engine bay and floor pan

Fail 21 Mar 2007 140,539 miles

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

shields fitted under vehicle covering engine bay and floor pan

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 XMU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XMU, 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 XMU registered?

RV51 XMU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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