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BD51 FSG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,970 mi
Last recorded51,970 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 FSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 51,970 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 51,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 48,446 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2018 44,807 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 44,390 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 43,864 miles

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

plastic undersheilds covering underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2015 43,147 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 42,745 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 42,742 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 41,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades perished

Pass 18 Jul 2012 40,437 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 38,182 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 38,182 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 37,010 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 35,648 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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BD51 FSG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 BD51 FSG, 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 BD51 FSG registered?

BD51 FSG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is BD51 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 FSG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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