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CRZ 3803

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,786 mi
Last recorded108,786 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRZ 3803
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 108,786 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 108,745 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 98,152 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2021 96,036 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 95,700 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 93,622 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 90,728 miles

Exhaust center to rear section join bolts corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

under shields fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 88,286 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2017 88,286 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section hanger missing (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 83,857 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 77,301 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 72,950 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 69,149 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 69,051 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both rear tyre treads slight wear on outer edges

Pass 14 May 2012 62,750 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 60,519 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 56,526 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 52,009 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 49,678 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 42,506 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 38,177 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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CRZ 3803 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CRZ 3803, 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 CRZ 3803 registered?

CRZ 3803 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is CRZ 3803 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRZ 3803 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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