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T12 RWB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

123,692 mi
Last recorded123,692 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 RWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 123,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 123,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 119,914 miles

GENERAL SURFACE TO ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 116,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 113,388 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2019 110,849 miles

Rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2019 110,848 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2018 105,938 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2017 100,737 miles

Nearside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Upper strut top mount slight wear

slight corrosion on exhaust

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2016 96,150 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2016 96,150 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2015 91,039 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on outside edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 25 Nov 2014 85,732 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2014 85,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2013 80,392 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 75,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear and deterioration on nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2011 69,516 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 63,045 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 56,678 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 50,730 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 26 Nov 2007 43,844 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 38,286 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2005 32,707 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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T12 RWB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T12 RWB, 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 T12 RWB registered?

T12 RWB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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