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BJZ 9993

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,910 mi
Last recorded144,910 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 9993
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2013 144,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner plastic wheelarch trim insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2012 134,058 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 134,058 miles

Inner Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 128,006 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 122,379 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 115,469 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 108,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 101,882 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 101,882 miles

Inner Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 96,766 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 86,745 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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BJZ 9993 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJZ 9993, 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 BJZ 9993 registered?

BJZ 9993 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for BJZ 9993 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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