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BD51 XWS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,054 mi
Last recorded78,054 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 XWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 78,054 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2022 74,685 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 72,955 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 72,955 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 70,653 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 69,443 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 69,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 66,546 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 64,575 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 61,017 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 61,017 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump at front of engine has a leak (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Center exhaust clamp is corroded/damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 57,250 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 54,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2014 54,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2013 53,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 53,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 49,321 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

glow plug light on

Fail 6 Dec 2012 49,321 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

glow plug light on

Pass 6 Dec 2011 46,566 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 6 Dec 2011 46,566 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 44,034 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2009 39,989 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 39,960 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,348 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 28,605 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 5 Dec 2006 23,567 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 23,537 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 XWS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWS, 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 XWS registered?

BD51 XWS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is BD51 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 XWS shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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