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BF51 LNG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,507 mi
Last recorded146,507 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 LNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 146,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear hanger broken

Pass 7 Apr 2016 145,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust front and rear hangers broken

nearside rear tyre bald outside edge

Fail 6 Apr 2016 145,858 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bulge in sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust front and rear hangers broken

nearside rear tyre bald outside edge

Pass 9 Apr 2015 142,196 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer hanger broken

Pass 11 Apr 2014 135,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs badly corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2014 135,908 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all brake discs badly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2011 127,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 119,063 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f play in link rod

rear roll bar bushes worn

Pass 25 Apr 2009 112,328 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Apr 2008 112,120 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 101,275 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 78,012 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 LNG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LNG, 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 LNG registered?

BF51 LNG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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