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B3 BPL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,279 mi
Last recorded105,279 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 BPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 105,279 miles

near side front tyre slightly warn to leagal limet, near side front wing louse,

Fail 29 Dec 2014 105,279 miles

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

near side front tyre slightly warn to leagal limet, near side front wing louse,

Pass 16 Jun 2014 103,564 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 96,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 96,516 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 89,019 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 78,464 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 69,427 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 62,694 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 55,448 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 55,448 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 53,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 42,104 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 42,104 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 32,609 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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B3 BPL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B3 BPL, 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 B3 BPL registered?

B3 BPL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is B3 BPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 BPL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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