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BF51 KLU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,582 mi
Last recorded148,582 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 KLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 148,582 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 140,583 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 128,298 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SRS intermittent fault (light out at time of test)

o/s washer jet poor

Pass 20 Aug 2014 122,009 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 122,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 May 2013 116,807 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 109,016 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 102,967 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 102,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 97,702 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 97,702 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 92,836 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 92,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 85,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 7 Nov 2007 85,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 11 Oct 2006 78,764 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 KLU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KLU, 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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BF51 KLU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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