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BF51 YFP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,941 mi
Last recorded108,941 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 YFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 108,941 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmition (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear diff leaking

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 106,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear differential leaking

wheel erch corrosion

Pass 13 May 2019 102,703 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 99,288 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 96,334 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 96,334 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshener on rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 92,260 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 90,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 90,201 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 82,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 82,690 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 77,255 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust bracket broken off exhaust at rear

Pass 18 Mar 2013 77,255 miles

exhaust bracket broken off exhaust at rear

Pass 10 Mar 2012 72,019 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 66,955 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 61,995 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 61,995 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 56,328 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 50,082 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 43,556 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 43,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 36,434 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 YFP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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