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GBR 384S

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,652 mi
Last recorded63,652 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBR 384S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 63,652 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 61,791 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 59,992 miles

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

both front tyres perishing on outer side walls

Pass 18 Feb 2019 57,901 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2018 55,881 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front wiper blade smearing

Fail 2 Feb 2018 55,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop/stabilizer link (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front wiper blade smearing

Pass 15 Feb 2017 53,521 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 50,889 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 48,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 48,155 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 45,597 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 42,402 miles

Offside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

two rear tyres have a cut on a sides wall but not deep enought to reach the cord

Pass 11 Nov 2011 39,606 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 37,051 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 34,734 miles

front number plate deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,655 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 26,108 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 22,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GBR 384S is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GBR 384S, 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

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What year was GBR 384S registered?

GBR 384S is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GBR 384S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBR 384S shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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