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RY51 MZZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,653 mi
Last recorded52,653 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 MZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 52,653 miles

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

Nearside mirror damaged

covers and shields fitted not allowing to fully inspect

Fail 27 Nov 2018 52,653 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside mirror damaged

covers and shields fitted not allowing to fully inspect

Pass 15 Nov 2017 50,735 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 50,178 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 50,061 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 49,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 49,297 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 48,689 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 47,495 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 45,026 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 43,155 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 40,073 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 36,956 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 32,328 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 32,327 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 28,464 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 25,306 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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RY51 MZZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RY51 MZZ, 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 RY51 MZZ registered?

RY51 MZZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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The MOT history for RY51 MZZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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