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RUI 5403

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

192,851 mi
Last recorded192,851 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 5403
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 192,851 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 186,400 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 174,288 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 174,288 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 163,940 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 128,116 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 93,237 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 5403 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 5403, 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 RUI 5403 registered?

RUI 5403 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is RUI 5403 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUI 5403 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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