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B15 PML

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

120,768 mi
Last recorded120,768 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 PML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 120,768 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 119,367 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 117,839 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 116,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 115,003 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 115,003 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 113,941 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 113,931 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 113,297 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 113,297 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2018 112,115 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 110,740 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 109,130 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 109,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 107,427 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 105,241 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 103,799 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 103,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 103,464 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 103,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 93,189 miles

near side rear tyre to be change soon

Fail 3 Mar 2010 93,187 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre to be change soon

Pass 21 Feb 2009 87,350 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 79,978 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 79,973 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)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 73,219 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 63,652 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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B15 PML is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 B15 PML, 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 B15 PML registered?

B15 PML is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is B15 PML safe to buy?

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