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H9 RCD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,800 mi
Last recorded88,800 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 RCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 88,800 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

slight play in o/s/f roadwheel (lift in rack)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 76,940 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

very slight play in n/s/r roadwheel (top and bottom)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 76,940 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

very slight play in n/s/r roadwheel (top and bottom)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 63,153 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 51,870 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 51,795 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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H9 RCD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H9 RCD, 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 H9 RCD registered?

H9 RCD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is H9 RCD safe to buy?

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