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R3 LMC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,624 mi
Last recorded58,624 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 LMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 58,624 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 54,128 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 52,802 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 50,906 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 48,593 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,568 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 43,570 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 42,729 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 41,082 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 39,498 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 39,498 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 36,041 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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R3 LMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R3 LMC, 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 R3 LMC registered?

R3 LMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is R3 LMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 LMC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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