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MBZ 1560

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

259,265 mi
Last recorded259,265 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 1560
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 259,265 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 227,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 14 Apr 2011 205,404 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 205,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

damage to sidewall of Nearside Front Tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2011 205,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 118,955 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside inner drive shaft gaitor split

Fail 27 Mar 2010 118,453 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside inner drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 3 Apr 2009 111,068 miles

steering rack worn

Fail 2 Apr 2009 111,067 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

steering rack worn

Pass 8 Apr 2008 108,450 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 108,447 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 104,862 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 101,088 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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MBZ 1560 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MBZ 1560, 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 MBZ 1560 registered?

MBZ 1560 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is MBZ 1560 safe to buy?

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