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J6 RMA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,111 mi
Last recorded73,111 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 RMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 73,111 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 70,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 70,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 67,115 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 66,060 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamp's (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 63,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2020 61,818 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 59,695 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 54,328 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 48,636 miles

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

rear differential oil leak

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 1 Sep 2016 40,688 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 30,816 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

worn front wipers.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 30,816 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

worn front wipers.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 25,663 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 19,713 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 19,712 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 17,637 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 17,332 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 14,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 14,145 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 13,524 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 11,726 miles

Rear tyre sidewalls (fabric) cracking.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 10,477 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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J6 RMA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J6 RMA, 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 J6 RMA registered?

J6 RMA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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