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BC51 NSN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

50,385 mi
Last recorded50,385 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 NSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 50,385 miles

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

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

Rear component corroded.

Fail 5 Sep 2022 50,385 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear component corroded.

Pass 30 Oct 2020 50,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 47,585 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 47,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 42,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 42,424 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 40,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper starting to smear screen

Offside Front coil spring corroded advise replacement (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 39,994 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper starting to smear screen

Offside Front coil spring corroded advise replacement (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 37,659 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly smearing

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smearing

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 34,615 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 31,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 29,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2013 29,487 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 27,259 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2011 25,066 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 22,519 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 20,057 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 16,809 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 14,807 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 12,288 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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BC51 NSN is a 2001 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 76.2%.

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 BC51 NSN, 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 BC51 NSN registered?

BC51 NSN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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