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BF51 OYP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,003 mi
Last recorded97,003 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 97,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

crack in screen

Fail 8 May 2015 96,999 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 88,278 miles

N/S/R tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 1 May 2014 88,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/R tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 79,480 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2012 70,340 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 69,345 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 61,714 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 52,514 miles

mil light on (noise from engine)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 525,142 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

mil light on (noise from engine)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,842 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 45,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Oct 2007 38,731 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 32,041 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 OYP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF51 OYP registered?

BF51 OYP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BF51 OYP safe to buy?

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