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M200 RCX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,799 mi
Last recorded140,799 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM200 RCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 140,799 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 133,010 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 133,000 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 128,043 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 111,090 miles

Front Tyres starting to wear on edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 97,205 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 97,201 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 85,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 75,877 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,046 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 66,046 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 54,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,750 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 37,384 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 31,532 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 27,471 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 21,715 miles

nsf tyre outer edge getting low no cords showing

osf tyre outer edge getting low but no cords showing

Pass 14 Jul 2008 17,264 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M200 RCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 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 M200 RCX, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M200 RCX registered?

M200 RCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 October 2005.

Is M200 RCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M200 RCX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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