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BF51 EOS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

50,412 mi
Last recorded50,412 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 EOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 50,412 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 49,298 miles

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

advise corrosion both rear lower arches

Fail 11 Jan 2018 49,290 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise corrosion both rear lower arches

Pass 5 Dec 2016 43,254 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

rear differential leak

Pass 2 Nov 2015 34,471 miles

Oil leak from rear differential.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 33,442 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 32,276 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 31,383 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 29,840 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 28,158 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 26,641 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 24,002 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 21,676 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 7 Nov 2006 18,777 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 1 Nov 2005 14,589 miles

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

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 EOS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 BF51 EOS, 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 EOS registered?

BF51 EOS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is BF51 EOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 EOS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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