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VO51 RVY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

223,200 mi
Last recorded223,200 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 RVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2015 223,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 223,200 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 205,507 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers fitted to floor unable to see

Pass 26 Apr 2012 203,971 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 203,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 199,432 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 199,432 miles

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

Rear Upper Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2010 193,313 miles

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 30 Apr 2010 193,313 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 30 Apr 2009 184,004 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 184,004 miles

Front Upper Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 174,513 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 141,731 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 108,112 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 RVY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VO51 RVY, 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 RVY registered?

VO51 RVY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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