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BF51 OJL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,423 mi
Last recorded159,423 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 OJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 159,423 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 159,421 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure fouling disc and caliper (1.1.14 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 143,235 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 134,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 134,702 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 131,750 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to the front suspensions component and the rear suspensions component underside of the vehicle, but not seriously weakened both sides

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 128,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust bracket detatched

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Fail 10 Dec 2020 128,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust bracket detatched

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Pass 12 Jun 2019 112,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front exhaust mounting cracked/rattling

various brake pipes greased

Fail 10 Jun 2019 112,342 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front exhaust mounting cracked/rattling

various brake pipes greased

Pass 22 May 2018 101,119 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 91,718 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 84,919 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to offside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust brackets broken exhaust still secure

offside rear tyre worn close to wear markers and perished

Pass 28 May 2015 77,537 miles

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

exhaust mounting broken exhaust still secure

Pass 12 Jun 2014 69,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 64,771 miles

Cill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2013 64,771 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Cill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 58,487 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 37,479 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,232 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,983 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,340 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 27,708 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Aug 2007 27,707 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 6 Sep 2006 24,359 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 19,657 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 OJL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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