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P12 GRF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,250 mi
Last recorded116,250 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 GRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 116,250 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 116,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 113,519 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 110,037 miles

front inner rack ends worn

rear outer arches rusty

Pass 15 May 2014 105,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has damage to outter sidewall

n/s/f tyre has splits in inner sidewall not yet to cord

o/s door mirror deteriorated

o/s/r tyre has splits in inner sidewall not yet to cord

sun strip fitted to winscreen

Fail 15 May 2014 105,971 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has damage to outter sidewall

n/s/f tyre has splits in inner sidewall not yet to cord

o/s door mirror deteriorated

o/s/r tyre has splits in inner sidewall not yet to cord

sun strip fitted to winscreen

Pass 9 May 2013 101,550 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall

Fail 8 May 2013 101,524 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 16 May 2012 96,681 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavey top tint to front screen

n/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall

n/s/r tyre has damage to sidewall

o/s door mirror deteriorated

side windows tinted

Fail 15 May 2012 96,681 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavey top tint to front screen

n/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall

n/s/r tyre has damage to sidewall

o/s door mirror deteriorated

side windows tinted

Pass 1 Feb 2011 89,057 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer wall

sun strip fitted but able to see through

Pass 23 Jan 2010 82,315 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 82,300 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 77,940 miles

Oil leak

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

obligatory mirror glass damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2008 70,071 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 68,068 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 58,851 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 43,412 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 43,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P12 GRF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P12 GRF, 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 P12 GRF registered?

P12 GRF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 February 2001.

Is P12 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P12 GRF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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