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D2 BJW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,610 mi
Last recorded81,610 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 BJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 81,610 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 81,610 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 80,805 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 80,261 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 79,828 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 79,007 miles

Offside Rear headlamp bracket broken but secure when bonnet is shut

Pass 9 Apr 2018 78,144 miles

Found the steering rack has slight internal play on NSF and OSF.

Fail 5 Apr 2018 78,144 miles

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

Found the steering rack has slight internal play on NSF and OSF.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjust on MOT (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 76,707 miles

offside wing mirror glass discoloured

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 12 Apr 2016 73,764 miles

engine and floor coverings fitted obscuring some components

wipers beginning to smear

Pass 9 Apr 2015 69,810 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 66,252 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 66,252 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 63,006 miles

light corrosion on inner face of offside front disc

nerside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 16 Apr 2012 59,386 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 55,081 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

castor arm ball joint dust covers split both sides

Pass 9 Apr 2010 51,349 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Apr 2009 46,305 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 39,235 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 33,736 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 29,426 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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D2 BJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel 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 D2 BJW, 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 D2 BJW registered?

D2 BJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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