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M7 CRC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,335 mi
Last recorded156,335 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 CRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 156,335 miles

N/S/F lower ball joint dust cover damaged

N/S/R tyre wearing inner egde

O/S/F trackrod end has play

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2015 156,334 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

N/S/F lower ball joint dust cover damaged

N/S/R tyre wearing inner egde

O/S/F trackrod end has play

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2013 125,000 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 139,569 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 124,056 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 124,045 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 117,144 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 117,144 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 112,744 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 112,744 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 106,232 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 98,059 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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M7 CRC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M7 CRC, 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 M7 CRC registered?

M7 CRC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is M7 CRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M7 CRC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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