MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,609 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff and seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Trnmission and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Trnmission and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear indicators faded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front brake pipe slight corrosion
Offside Front suspension arm gaiter perished
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear brake fexi pipes perished
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.A.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both side (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.A.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both side (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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BF51 OYB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 OYB, 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 OYB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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