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R2 BKY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,097 mi
Last recorded145,097 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 BKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 145,097 miles

Front both headlamp lenses are faded

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

fuel cap is slightly deteriorated

parking brake pedal is slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2017 143,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 May 2016 139,738 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 137,062 miles

o/s handbrake binding slightly

Pass 9 May 2014 133,035 miles

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

n/s front tyre craking on side wall

slight play in ball joints

Fail 10 Apr 2014 133,780 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 130,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 127,456 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 127,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 124,310 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 124,310 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake failing to release completely.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 122,791 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 122,791 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 116,600 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 105,751 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 96,136 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 84,874 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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R2 BKY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R2 BKY, 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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R2 BKY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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