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BNZ 2797

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,367 mi
Last recorded87,367 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 2797
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 87,367 miles

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 86,225 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front wipers are poor

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust mount in a poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2017 85,552 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to tyre outer side wall

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mount in a poor condition

front and rear suspension is rusty

Pass 31 May 2016 85,000 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front slight damage to tyre outer side wqall

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear exhaust mount in a poor condition

under side of vehicle slightly rusty

Pass 12 May 2015 84,283 miles

Centre rear exhaust bkt broken

Nail NSF tyre

Pass 14 May 2014 83,703 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 82,045 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 77,914 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 77,889 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 73,432 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 73,432 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 62,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 62,464 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 54,734 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 54,734 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 43,987 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 43,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 34,552 miles

Nearside rear tyre at minimum tread depth requirement.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 34,552 miles

Nearside rear tyre at minimum tread depth requirement.

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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BNZ 2797 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BNZ 2797, 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 BNZ 2797 registered?

BNZ 2797 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is BNZ 2797 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 2797 shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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