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VO51 RVX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,730 mi
Last recorded110,730 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 RVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 110,730 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 110,730 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 93,171 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 82,611 miles

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

advise front tyres

Fail 18 May 2011 82,607 miles

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

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

advise front tyres

Pass 1 Jun 2010 72,250 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 7 Jan 2010 72,235 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 67,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 62,432 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 59,720 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 59,710 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 59,696 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 54,576 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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VO51 RVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VO51 RVX, 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 VO51 RVX registered?

VO51 RVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is VO51 RVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO51 RVX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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