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B1 JMW

2000 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

104,078 mi
Last recorded104,078 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz C92,655 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 JMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 104,078 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 104,076 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 103,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 101,991 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 100,522 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 99,204 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 98,058 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2019 96,347 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Jul 2018 94,552 miles

Coolant leak o/s corner of head area ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear silencer Exhaust hanger is broken

Fail 19 Jul 2018 94,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt centre (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt centre (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak o/s corner of head area ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear silencer Exhaust hanger is broken

Pass 7 Jul 2017 92,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 92,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 89,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

engine man light on

Pass 15 Jul 2015 87,796 miles

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

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

Outer sils have covers and can not be checked

Fail 15 Jul 2015 87,796 miles

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

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

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

Outer sils have covers and can not be checked

Fail 21 Jul 2014 85,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

of side front pads getting low

plastic sill covers fitted

serface corrosion to bottom of all four doors

Pass 21 Jul 2014 85,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

of side front pads getting low

plastic sill covers fitted

serface corrosion to bottom of all four doors

Pass 8 Jul 2013 82,425 miles

slight play os ns front bottom hub ball joint

Pass 10 Jul 2012 79,827 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 79,827 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 76,300 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 71,941 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s front tyre tread low.

o/s and n/s rear tyre tread low.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 71,941 miles

n/s front tyre tread low.

o/s and n/s rear tyre tread low.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 68,384 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)

o/s/f tyre wear outer edge

Fail 22 Jul 2009 68,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

o/s/f tyre wear outer edge

Fail 30 Jul 2008 64,715 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 64,715 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 57,301 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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B1 JMW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 92,655 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 B1 JMW, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B1 JMW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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