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X605 RGG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,095 mi
Last recorded165,095 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX605 RGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 165,095 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2011 153,379 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 134,443 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight wear in off side steering rack

Fail 20 Nov 2010 134,443 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight wear in off side steering rack

Pass 9 Dec 2009 116,604 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 103,008 miles

Advise nearside and offside front tyres worn close to limit !

Fail 10 Dec 2008 103,008 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Advise nearside and offside front tyres worn close to limit !

Pass 9 Oct 2007 84,676 miles

Advise various metal brake pipes starting to corrode !

Pass 20 Dec 2006 72,558 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 72,558 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 61,676 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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X605 RGG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X605 RGG, 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 X605 RGG registered?

X605 RGG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X605 RGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X605 RGG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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