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S111 RGK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,849 mi
Last recorded108,849 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 RGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 108,849 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 108,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 106,922 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 101,883 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 92,643 miles

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2012 76,394 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 76,394 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 73,932 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 73,932 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 69,779 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 64,813 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 58,179 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 51,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 51,638 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 48,309 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Mar 2006 42,715 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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S111 RGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S111 RGK, 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 S111 RGK registered?

S111 RGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 April 2001.

Is S111 RGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S111 RGK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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