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BNZ 8895

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

173,795 mi
Last recorded173,795 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 8895
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 173,795 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2016 170,580 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 170,580 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both from flex to front (3.6.B.2c)

Front Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 165,636 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 165,636 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 156,481 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 156,481 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 143,650 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 143,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 129,634 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 129,634 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 114,691 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 114,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 106,037 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 106,023 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 100,994 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2008 97,978 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 94,217 miles

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

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

slight oil leaks

Pass 5 Jan 2006 85,950 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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BNZ 8895 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 8895, 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 8895 registered?

BNZ 8895 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is BNZ 8895 safe to buy?

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