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RCD 25X

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,476 mi
Last recorded81,476 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCD 25X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 81,476 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 81,353 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 79,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 77,538 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 76,812 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 75,579 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 72,544 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 69,910 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 66,962 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 62,362 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 58,758 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 55,162 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 51,678 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 47,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 7 May 2010 47,552 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 5 May 2009 45,526 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 43,138 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 40,354 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 44,451 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2006 35,843 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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RCD 25X is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RCD 25X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RCD 25X registered?

RCD 25X is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is RCD 25X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCD 25X shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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