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BF51 EPU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,707 mi
Last recorded120,707 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 EPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 120,707 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 120,706 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 107,362 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 106,052 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 100,480 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 91,911 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 84,285 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 76,821 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 66,307 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 EPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF51 EPU?

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What year was BF51 EPU registered?

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

Is BF51 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 EPU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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