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LRZ 2207

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,013 mi
Last recorded243,013 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRZ 2207
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 243,013 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four corroded / worn (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s n/s (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s front / rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet struts weak / boot not open

corroded underneath / front / rear suspension corroded / all suspension bushes worn perished all dust caps worn/ body around corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2019 236,362 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four worn (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s n/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

all front rear suspension corroded / all suspension arms / bushes worn / all track rods / ball joints dust caps detoriated

body around corroded

bonnet struts weak / rear boot not open handle damage

power steering slight noisy / clinck / play

underneath corroded all plastic covers fitted cant allow normal inspection

Fail 28 Jun 2019 236,319 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s n/s (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm low / cut (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel o/s n/s (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel o/s n/s (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four worn (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s n/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all front rear suspension corroded / all suspension arms / bushes worn / all track rods / ball joints dust caps detoriated

body around corroded

bonnet struts weak / rear boot not open handle damage

power steering slight noisy / clinck / play

underneath corroded all plastic covers fitted cant allow normal inspection

Pass 14 Jun 2018 225,373 miles

All rear suspension arm mounting bushes in poor condition

Fault on boot lock handle

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Washer jet not working but enough fluid is coming from nearside

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 212,388 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 212,388 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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LRZ 2207 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LRZ 2207, 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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LRZ 2207 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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