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J30 BMA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

74,241 mi
Last recorded74,241 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 BMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2017 74,241 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to pads and discs metal to metal. (3.7.A.1)

Direction indicator not working Both front. (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper control arm. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pads and discs metal to metal, requires discs. (3.5.1g)

Exhaust hangars and joins in poor condition.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from rear centre silencer. (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner and outer edges.

Rear suspension arms corroded.

Sills covered by plastic trims.

Undercovers blocking full inspection.

Pass 7 Dec 2016 63,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 63,349 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle under seat (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle under seat (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 55,520 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 55,520 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 48,487 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 48,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 39,887 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 34,924 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 34,924 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 28,072 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 28,072 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 23,936 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 20,748 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 14,135 miles

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 front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 31 Oct 2008 14,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 28 Sep 2007 10,805 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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J30 BMA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J30 BMA, 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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J30 BMA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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