MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,712 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON.
ENGINE REVS FLUCTUATING DURING IDLE.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)
OIL LEAK.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements, needs attention.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
steering rack arms have slight play.
under-trays fitted.
EXHUAST SYSTEM CORRODED
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
REAR BRAKE PIPES PROTECTED IN SEALENT
REAR EXHUAST HEAT SHIELD DETERIATED
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front brake discs corroded
rear diff has a slight oil leak
side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front brake discs corroded
rear diff has a slight oil leak
side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection
Engine managment light "ON".
N/S/F tyre outer edge worn, side wall damage and just meets 3/4 tread.
N/S/R tyre side wall damaged and cracking.
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
O/S/R tyre tyre side walls cracking, may also have been run on flat.
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine managment light "ON".
N/S/F tyre outer edge worn, side wall damage and just meets 3/4 tread.
N/S/R tyre side wall damaged and cracking.
O/S/R tyre tyre side walls cracking, may also have been run on flat.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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BD51 KZJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 KZJ, 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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BD51 KZJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2001.
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