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L500 RUS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,917 mi
Last recorded62,917 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 RUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 62,917 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 58,580 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 58,576 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 41,398 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 27,130 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 23,642 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 18,801 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 15,665 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 12,973 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 10,464 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 6,787 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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L500 RUS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L500 RUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L500 RUS?

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What year was L500 RUS registered?

L500 RUS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is L500 RUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 RUS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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