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BRS 20B

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,586 mi
Last recorded131,586 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRS 20B
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 131,586 miles

substiute on for o/s/r fog light!!!

Fail 13 Feb 2012 131,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

substiute on for o/s/r fog light!!!

Pass 5 Feb 2011 112,874 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 102,791 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 94,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2007 88,291 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 81,864 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 73,045 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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BRS 20B is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BRS 20B, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BRS 20B?

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What year was BRS 20B registered?

BRS 20B is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2001.

Is BRS 20B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRS 20B shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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