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RIL 1623

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,094 mi
Last recorded104,094 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 1623
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 104,094 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 101,836 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 101,836 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2014 98,320 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 98,318 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2013 83,548 miles

park brake passed test at 16% requires attention

Pass 29 May 2012 89,244 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 83,701 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 83,699 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management lamp on

underbody and sills coverd with plastic

Pass 4 Jun 2010 78,194 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 78,193 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 74,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 74,461 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 65,777 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 65,777 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 48,831 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 48,831 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 35,704 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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RIL 1623 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RIL 1623, 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 RIL 1623 registered?

RIL 1623 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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