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M785 TRJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,244 mi
Last recorded135,244 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM785 TRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 135,244 miles

rear discs pitted prop shaft rubber split play in o/s track rod end

speed omiter as been replaced at127043

Pass 2 Dec 2016 127,043 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 127,043 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 116,890 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 116,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 115,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracking on walls rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2013 114,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 110,541 miles

os rear t yre smallsplit in wall

Pass 19 Oct 2009 108,309 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 108,387 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge!!

Fail 27 Sep 2007 107,559 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 107,559 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 102,684 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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M785 TRJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M785 TRJ, 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 M785 TRJ registered?

M785 TRJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is M785 TRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M785 TRJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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