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BC51 PKN

2001 Mercedes-benz 240

Blue Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,826 mi
Last recorded87,826 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 PKN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 87,826 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 87,826 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 240?

Based on 3,907 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
2,300
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 405
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 141
Brake pipe excessively corroded 124
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 123
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BC51 PKN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 240 in Blue with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 240 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 405 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC51 PKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 240 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BC51 PKN registered?

BC51 PKN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 2 October 2001.

Is BC51 PKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC51 PKN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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