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BRZ 7173

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,934 mi
Last recorded78,934 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 7173
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 78,934 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 78,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also tree resin on screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 73,379 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN DOWN TO 3mm to 4mm

Pass 1 Sep 2020 66,719 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2019 59,847 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 52,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 48,558 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 48,313 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 47,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pads are slightly over sized

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

X1 Centre exhaust bracket broken away

Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pads are slightly over sized

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

X1 Centre exhaust bracket broken away

Pass 4 Aug 2014 47,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pads are over sized

Fail 2 Aug 2014 47,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pads are over sized

Pass 10 Jan 2013 46,660 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 46,224 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 45,545 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 44,609 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 42,585 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 42,583 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 39,907 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 39,907 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 36,556 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 32,712 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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BRZ 7173 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BRZ 7173, 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 BRZ 7173 registered?

BRZ 7173 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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