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BF51 LPU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

127,376 mi
Last recorded127,376 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 LPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 127,376 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear diff leaking

Pass 30 Jul 2021 103,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside heavily under sealed, not allowing for full inspection of brake pipes, suspension components and body mountings.

Fail 30 Jul 2021 103,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside heavily under sealed, not allowing for full inspection of brake pipes, suspension components and body mountings.

Pass 15 Sep 2020 103,380 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 103,380 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 102,816 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 102,816 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 101,744 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 100,536 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 98,366 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 98,366 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 97,018 miles

Offside Front jacking block missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak from rear differential

Fail 28 Aug 2015 97,018 miles

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

Offside Front jacking block missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 29 Aug 2014 95,592 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 95,592 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 94,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on the outside edge

unable to inspect brake pipes over fuel tank

Pass 4 Sep 2012 94,002 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 94,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 92,824 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 90,904 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 89,371 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 84,975 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 83,740 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 81,128 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 77,505 miles

Front brake pads 3/4 worn

Nearside rear tyre near legal limit

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 LPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LPU, 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 LPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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