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BD51 XBH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,334 mi
Last recorded99,334 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 XBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 99,334 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush n/s & o/s (2.5.B.2b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 88,105 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f (2.5.A.3c)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2014 67,293 miles
Pass 31 May 2013
Fail 17 May 2013 58,049 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 57,993 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 57,124 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 54,468 miles

POWER STEERING PUMP NOISE.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 51,290 miles

REAR TYRES ON LIMIT OF WEAR.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 47,787 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 44,316 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 40,632 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 36,885 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 32,670 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 XBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XBH, 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 XBH registered?

BD51 XBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is BD51 XBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 XBH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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