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BCZ 1915

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,391 mi
Last recorded171,391 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 1915
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 171,391 miles

All four wheel arches corroded,Especially osf! Advised repair!

Front Both headlamp lenses clouding.Beam image poor.

General corrosion under car.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing close to tread wear bars.

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 171,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All four wheel arches corroded,Especially osf! Advised repair!

Engine management light on

Front Both headlamp lenses clouding.Beam image poor.

General corrosion under car.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing close to tread wear bars.

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 159,629 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear wheel arch corroded n/s & o/s also front archs

Fail 18 Sep 2019 159,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear wheel arch corroded n/s & o/s also front archs

Pass 17 Sep 2018 155,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 146,840 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 136,177 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Sep 2016 136,176 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner & outer (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 123,419 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 123,419 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 113,296 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 102,025 miles

n/s front chassis leg rusty

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Sep 2013 102,023 miles

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

Nearside Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

n/s front chassis leg rusty

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s front chassis leg rusty

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 90,987 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 81,045 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 64,385 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 53,309 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 44,339 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 40,155 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 34,150 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 34,150 miles

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

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

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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BCZ 1915 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BCZ 1915, 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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BCZ 1915 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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