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375 BFR

2002 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,974 mi
Last recorded121,974 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C84,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration375 BFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 121,974 miles

o/s front drive lamp inop.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 110,609 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2010 95,475 miles

engine management lamp on

exhaust corroded front to back

front and rear brake discs lipped(all pads appear low/just meet)

front wiper blades streaky

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 3 Apr 2009 75,930 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 62,891 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 83,045 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)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 83,045 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2006 34,863 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 34,863 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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375 BFR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 375 BFR, 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.

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What year was 375 BFR registered?

375 BFR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2002.

Is 375 BFR safe to buy?

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