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BF51 CNO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

215,269 mi
Last recorded215,269 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 CNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 215,269 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f suspension arm boot split,rear anti roll bar link bush and d bush slight play,springs corroded

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play,undervehicle covered with under gaurd,brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2016 215,269 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f suspension arm boot split,rear anti roll bar link bush and d bush slight play,springs corroded

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play,undervehicle covered with under gaurd,brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2013 209,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 209,679 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 203,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2012 203,675 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2011 191,933 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise parking brake service

Pass 26 Feb 2010 176,444 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 157,194 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 156,981 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 135,893 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 114,974 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 93,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 93,944 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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BF51 CNO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BF51 CNO, 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 BF51 CNO registered?

BF51 CNO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BF51 CNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 CNO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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