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RU55 RTT

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,482 mi
Last recorded71,482 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU55 RTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 71,482 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 70,395 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 70,395 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 68,876 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 65,184 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 59,776 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 59,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 53,210 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))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 45,763 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 38,224 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s & o/s inner pads wearing close (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 11 Aug 2016 38,206 miles

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

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

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background both front & rear (6.3.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s & o/s inner pads wearing close (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 30 Jul 2015 34,723 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 32,072 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 29,605 miles

Offside 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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RU55 RTT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 77,192 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 RU55 RTT, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RU55 RTT registered?

RU55 RTT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2010.

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