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BD51 NNV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,977 mi
Last recorded139,977 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 NNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 139,977 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 138,547 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and tyre nearing limit

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and tyre nearing limit

brake pad warning light on

engine light on

unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2015 130,338 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n.s head light broken but still secure

Pass 25 Feb 2014 124,084 miles

front number plate cracked/damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f head light damaged and loose but secure

n/s/r shock poor damping effect

o/s/r shock poor damping effect

Fail 24 Feb 2014 124,073 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked/damaged

n/s/f head light damaged and loose but secure

n/s/r shock poor damping effect

o/s/r shock poor damping effect

Pass 26 Feb 2013 119,611 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 119,611 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 111,586 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 107,244 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 107,152 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

both sides front radius bushes starting to crack and perish

slight play o/s/r anti roll bar link

slight wear front brake discs

slight wear rear anti roll bar rubbers

slight wear steering rack

small stone chips to screen

srs light on

Pass 18 Jan 2010 101,972 miles

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight wear rear anti roll bar rubbers

Fail 18 Jan 2010 101,972 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight wear rear anti roll bar rubbers

Fail 13 Jan 2010 101,935 miles

Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 95,048 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

NSF tyre has cut to sidewall

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 95,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

NSF tyre has cut to sidewall

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 89,554 miles

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

slight corrosion rear discs

slight damage nsf tyre wall

slight wear rear tyres

Pass 8 Dec 2006 80,486 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 NNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NNV, 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 NNV registered?

BD51 NNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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