MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,229 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
headlight lenses slightly cloudy
nearside front anti-roll bar d bush has slight play
rear tyres cracking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded/greased
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
various brake pipes corroding/greased
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
various brake pipes corroding/greased
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm marked yellow (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to offside front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to offside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust back box deteriorated
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to offside front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to offside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust back box deteriorated
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r brake binding slightly
stone chips in screen , engine under tray fitted , rear differencial oil leaks , slight corrosion & wear to rear brake discs , park brake warning light stays on
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
stone chips in screen , engine under tray fitted , rear differencial oil leaks , slight corrosion & wear to rear brake discs , park brake warning light stays on
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BD51 FSL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FSL, 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 FSL registered?
BD51 FSL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2001.
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