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BF51 YEX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,734 mi
Last recorded154,734 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 154,734 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 145,531 miles

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 126,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 30 Aug 2016 126,610 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 28 Aug 2015 107,370 miles

Brake pad warning light is on-broken wire on o/s rear.

Offside Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 91,769 miles

Offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Fail 5 Sep 2014 91,742 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 84,791 miles

o/s front tyre feathering on inner tread

rear axle tread getting low

Fail 22 Aug 2013 84,791 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

o/s front tyre feathering on inner tread

rear axle tread getting low

Pass 3 Sep 2012 78,684 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box rusting through

front tyres cracking !

rear axle leaking oil

Pass 5 Sep 2011 71,781 miles

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

exhaust smokey !

Pass 13 Sep 2010 65,522 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 65,402 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 60,176 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 60,176 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 52,466 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 44,424 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 34,896 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 YEX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YEX, 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 YEX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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