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R700 SPC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

81,379 mi
Last recorded81,379 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 SPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 81,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 81,377 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine light illuminated

Pass 19 Jul 2024 73,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 73,945 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 67,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement aluminum arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

main battery condition poor

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Jul 2022 59,243 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 28 Jul 2021 51,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement aluminium arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 30 Jul 2020 45,057 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 39,996 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 33,894 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 32,879 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 32,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 27,098 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front 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 Nov 2016 26,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing low.

Pass 12 Nov 2015 26,359 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 26,002 miles

dashboard engine check light is lit

Pass 13 Nov 2013 25,231 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside windowscreen washer jets would benefit from adjustment

Pass 5 Nov 2012 25,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 24,847 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 24,288 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 24,288 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 23,561 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 21,342 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 19,529 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 17,765 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 17,765 miles

Nearside Rear 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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R700 SPC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R700 SPC, 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 R700 SPC registered?

R700 SPC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is R700 SPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R700 SPC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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