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RUI 5252

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,904 mi
Last recorded63,904 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 5252
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 63,904 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 58,774 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 57,535 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 57,535 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 53,846 miles

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

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

Offside repeater lens cracked

Pass 22 May 2006 48,525 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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RUI 5252 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RUI 5252, 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

How do I check the history of RUI 5252?

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What year was RUI 5252 registered?

RUI 5252 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is RUI 5252 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUI 5252 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RUI 5252 have outstanding finance?

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