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RX51 FUH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,015 mi
Last recorded128,015 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 FUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 128,015 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 128,015 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f rear arm lower (2.4.G.2)

Wheel stud(s) missing n/s/r (4.2.A.1e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 122,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 109,064 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 99,335 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 95,373 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 93,926 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 86,962 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 78,093 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 70,089 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 63,972 miles

o/s/f tyre cut in outer side wall

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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RX51 FUH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RX51 FUH, 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 RX51 FUH registered?

RX51 FUH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is RX51 FUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 FUH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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