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A17 RTO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,142 mi
Last recorded121,142 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 RTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 121,142 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

rear deaf oil Leak

under try fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2026 121,142 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

rear deaf oil Leak

under try fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2025 118,360 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear deaf oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2024 115,638 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear deaf oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2023 111,397 miles

Front oil leak

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

rear oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2022 106,932 miles

miner oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2022 106,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

miner oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2021 103,478 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 101,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake just met the limits 18%

Pass 11 Feb 2019 96,985 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 93,790 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 90,244 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 90,242 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2016 86,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 83,722 miles

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

Oil leak

child seats near and off side rear seats

Fail 10 Feb 2015 83,708 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

child seats near and off side rear seats

Pass 5 Feb 2014 79,236 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 74,360 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 27 May 2011 63,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2010 60,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2009 58,359 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 54,339 miles

slight play o/s steering rack

suspect internal p.a.s leak

Pass 23 Jun 2007 46,144 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 40,615 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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A17 RTO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 A17 RTO, 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 A17 RTO registered?

A17 RTO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is A17 RTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 RTO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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