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BF51 OJR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,326 mi
Last recorded98,326 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 OJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 98,326 miles

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

Rear exhaust support bracket corroding

headlamp aim slightly dim nearside and offside

Pass 20 Feb 2018 95,784 miles

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

front chassis rails corroded

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2017 92,055 miles

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

both rear tyres side walls perished,rear suspension arms corroded

front inner arches corroded,front sus legs corroded

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2017 92,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres side walls perished,rear suspension arms corroded

front inner arches corroded,front sus legs corroded

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2015 92,045 miles

nearside rear tyre splitting.

offside rear tyre splitting.

Fail 6 Mar 2015 92,045 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nearside rear tyre splitting.

offside rear tyre splitting.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 91,794 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 90,010 miles

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

covers fitted to under body

Pass 17 Dec 2009 89,690 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 88,951 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 86,214 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 86,214 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 78,993 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 70,898 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 OJR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OJR, 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 OJR registered?

BF51 OJR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is BF51 OJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 OJR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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