MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,795 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
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)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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