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1944BWY

2002 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

284,384 mi
Last recorded284,384 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C84,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1944BWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 284,384 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 284,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 272,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2015 272,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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1944BWY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 84,631 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 1944BWY, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1944BWY registered?

1944BWY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2002.

Is 1944BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1944BWY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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