MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,423 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust mounting broken exhaust still secure
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)
Cill covers fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
n/s/r tyre worn on outer edges
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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