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759 BBC

2002 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

56,189 mi
Last recorded56,189 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C84,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration759 BBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 56,189 miles

Front Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 53,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 49,981 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 49,981 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 45,241 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 39,503 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 34,219 miles

under-covers and sill-covers fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 27,880 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 21,755 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 20,535 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 31 May 2016 18,880 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 17,050 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 15,181 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 1,371 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 11,184 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 10,077 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 8,076 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 6,944 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 6,221 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 5,387 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 4,410 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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759 BBC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 84,631 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 759 BBC, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 759 BBC registered?

759 BBC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is 759 BBC safe to buy?

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