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B3 VEG

2000 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,425 mi
Last recorded133,425 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz C92,655 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 VEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 133,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS/NS FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF/NSF/OSR/NSR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 131,663 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF/NSF/OSR/NSR (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded OSF/NSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OSF/NSF ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF/NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 128,843 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (And rear) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 128,835 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mountain (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All 4 coil springs corroded

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion ever-dent to front and rear suspension

Pass 21 Dec 2017 125,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front floor area is corroded and holed. (This is not within 30 centimetres of any relevant area).

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Outer body sills - inspections limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Fail 24 Nov 2017 125,679 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis member corroded and holed within 30 centimetres of offside front lower suspension arm. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front floor area corroded and holed. (Not within 30 centimetres of any relevant area).

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Outer body sills - inspection limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 26 Jan 2016 109,965 miles

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections seriously limited because of covers.

Pass 28 Jan 2015 101,128 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 90,099 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 82,182 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 78,545 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 75,908 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 72,994 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 68,985 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 63,854 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 58,158 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 58,088 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 51,865 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 VEG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VEG, 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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What year was B3 VEG registered?

B3 VEG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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