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B2 GBS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,303 mi
Last recorded113,303 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 GBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 113,303 miles

All tyre pressures low

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 112,710 miles

Brake pad wear warning light shows on dash.

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

Nearside Rear brake sounds rough at drum when parking brake is applied on rotation.

Fail 29 Oct 2016 112,710 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Drivers. (6.2.A.3)

Brake pad wear warning light shows on dash.

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

Nearside Rear brake sounds rough at drum when parking brake is applied on rotation.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 111,474 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 26 Oct 2014

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2013 110,398 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 110,397 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 109,319 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 108,392 miles

Oil leak

Oil leak is close to contaminating n/s/f brake assembly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 104,981 miles

e s p light is on

Fail 2 Oct 2010 104,976 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

e s p light is on

Pass 21 Sep 2009 98,323 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 98,323 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 92,534 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 88,294 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 81,928 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 77,605 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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B2 GBS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 B2 GBS, 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 B2 GBS registered?

B2 GBS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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