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B502 JAN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,190 mi
Last recorded112,190 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB502 JAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 112,190 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Jul 2017 101,661 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 97,491 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 97,396 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 93,902 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside door mirror slightly faded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 89,775 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Aug 2013

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 80,280 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 73,297 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 73,192 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 67,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2009 59,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2008 53,225 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 45,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2005 35,000 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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B502 JAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B502 JAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B502 JAN registered?

B502 JAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is B502 JAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B502 JAN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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