MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,866 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Cover sills, but some evidence of corrosion to the outer sills and rear closing panels
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn and sidewalls deteriorated (4.1.E.1)
Rear calliper design does not allow full inspection of rear pads
exhaust hanger rusted and close to breaking off
Cover sills, but some evidence of corrosion to the outer sills and rear closing panels
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working connection inside loose (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn and sidewalls deteriorated (4.1.E.1)
Rear calliper design does not allow full inspection of rear pads
exhaust hanger rusted and close to breaking off
Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
wipers a little smeary
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF51 LLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 LLJ, 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 LLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2001.
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