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T12 BGS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,111 mi
Last recorded114,111 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 BGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 114,111 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 100,706 miles

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 20 Oct 2015 89,486 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 82,442 miles

exhaust catalyst in poor condition

Fail 11 Aug 2014 82,436 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine managment light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 81,338 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Aug 2012 78,247 miles

Rear exhaust hanger corroded off

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Fail 6 Aug 2012 78,247 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded off

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Aug 2011 71,444 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 61,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 54,988 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 49,482 miles

rear discs corroded slightly

run-out on all brakes

Fail 1 Dec 2008 49,481 miles

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

rear discs corroded slightly

run-out on all brakes

Pass 29 Nov 2007 44,214 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 35,600 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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T12 BGS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T12 BGS, 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 T12 BGS registered?

T12 BGS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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