MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Oil leak ()
brake pad warning lamp on dash
slightly low effort on n/s handbrake
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Oil leak ()
low pad warning light on
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear wheel arches rusty
sill covers fitted
undertrays fitted
windscreen has crack to n/s. Not in driver's view
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear of two, front arm (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear wheel arches rusty
sill covers fitted
undertrays fitted
windscreen has crack to n/s. Not in driver's view
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
adv ise - offside mirror glass is replaced
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
advise - nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall and nearside rear beginning to crack at edge of tread
advise - offside mirror glass is replaced
advise - l/h wiper blade is replaced
advise - offside mirror glass is replaced
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X717 RGG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 X717 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 X717 RGG registered?
X717 RGG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2001.
Is X717 RGG safe to buy?
The MOT history for X717 RGG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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