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M13 RVL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,131 mi
Last recorded180,131 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 RVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 180,131 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 177,988 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 175,234 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 172,162 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 172,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box snaped (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 169,290 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 169,289 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 166,413 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 163,931 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 256,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 151,771 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 151,771 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 141,756 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 131,657 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 131,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 123,253 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 114,348 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 114,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 101,291 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 101,291 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 11 Dec 2006 81,858 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 61,366 miles

NSR & OSR Tyres nearing legal limit

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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M13 RVL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 M13 RVL, 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

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What year was M13 RVL registered?

M13 RVL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 2001.

Is M13 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M13 RVL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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