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J12 RRS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,272 mi
Last recorded87,272 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 RRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 87,272 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 87,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 81,423 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)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner egde

Pass 9 Oct 2009 76,456 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 12 Sep 2008 69,253 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 61,578 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 53,235 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 48,549 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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J12 RRS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J12 RRS, 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 J12 RRS registered?

J12 RRS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is J12 RRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J12 RRS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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