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BF51 LLM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,881 mi
Last recorded80,881 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 LLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 80,881 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch blistering (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 80,881 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch blistering (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 69,750 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 67,482 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 66,651 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 66,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 65,438 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 64,349 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 20 Dec 2012 60,019 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 61,852 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 60,803 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 59,677 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 56,457 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 52,551 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 40,202 miles

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 LLM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LLM, 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 LLM registered?

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

Is BF51 LLM safe to buy?

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