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R6 PEM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,637 mi
Last recorded138,637 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 PEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 138,637 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine light on

Fail 5 Jan 2011 138,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine light on

Pass 6 Jan 2010 125,573 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 112,508 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 112,508 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 96,163 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 78,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

number plates deteriorating

Pass 27 Oct 2006 78,514 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

number plates deteriorating

Fail 1 Nov 2005 58,686 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 58,686 miles

Nearside 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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R6 PEM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R6 PEM, 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 R6 PEM registered?

R6 PEM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is R6 PEM safe to buy?

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