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M6 RCB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,313 mi
Last recorded39,313 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 RCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 39,313 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 39,207 miles

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 39,106 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 36,638 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 36,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front top mount bearing slightly rough

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

slight grinding noise when foot pedal parking brake applied during test

Fail 26 Jan 2022 36,264 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front top mount bearing slightly rough

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

slight grinding noise when foot pedal parking brake applied during test

Pass 26 Jan 2021 34,982 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 30,417 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 30,417 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 26,491 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 24,264 miles

Under body covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 21,974 miles

all four tyres cracked and perished

Pass 29 Apr 2015 20,840 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 19,760 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 18,849 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 17,883 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 17,133 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 16,159 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 15,012 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 14,116 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 12,866 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 11,017 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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M6 RCB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 M6 RCB, 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 M6 RCB registered?

M6 RCB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is M6 RCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M6 RCB shows 22 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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