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BF51 XJH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,752 mi
Last recorded160,752 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 XJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 160,752 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 160,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 159,780 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 152,384 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 245,139 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 145,041 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 136,039 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 130,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 May 2013 124,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 May 2013 124,127 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 116,842 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 107,493 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 98,548 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 92,581 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 83,676 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 76,280 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 63,788 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 XJH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 XJH, 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

How do I check the history of BF51 XJH?

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What year was BF51 XJH registered?

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

Is BF51 XJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 XJH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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