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R17 RBG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,983 mi
Last recorded102,983 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 RBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 102,983 miles

n/s/f lower arm bush perished/worn

n/s/f shock damp

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2024 99,812 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 99,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 94,748 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 94,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 90,398 miles

both rear indicators display some white light

oil leak

play o/s/f drop link

Fail 14 Dec 2022 90,398 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both rear indicators display some white light

oil leak

play o/s/f drop link

Pass 6 Dec 2021 80,322 miles

both rear indicator bulbs show some white light

oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2020 71,204 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 71,204 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 69,056 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 61,599 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 61,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 50,851 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 42,400 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 36,125 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 33,980 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 32,903 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 31,618 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 30,106 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 27,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 25,900 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 23,291 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 20,143 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 17,102 miles

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

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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R17 RBG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R17 RBG, 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 R17 RBG registered?

R17 RBG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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