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BG51 CGY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,820 mi
Last recorded109,820 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 CGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 109,820 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 109,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 105,097 miles

Front ALLOY RIMS BOTH VERY CORRODED

Front HEADLAMPS OPAQUE PATTERN OK

Front VENTED DISCS WORN/CORRODED FACES

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 4MM CHIP (8.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear BRAKE DISCS WORN/CORRODED FACES

Fail 16 Jan 2018 105,097 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Front ALLOY RIMS BOTH VERY CORRODED

Front HEADLAMPS OPAQUE PATTERN OK

Front VENTED DISCS WORN/CORRODED FACES

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 4MM CHIP (8.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear BRAKE DISCS WORN/CORRODED FACES

Pass 13 Feb 2017 100,594 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 100,594 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 98,331 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 95,001 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 92,373 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 89,467 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 89,467 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 88,209 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Nov 2011 82,291 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust Mount Missing But Supported Of Rest Of System

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 82,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust Mount Missing But Supported Of Rest Of System

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 82,267 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 78,814 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 78,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 72,321 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 66,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 58,061 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 58,061 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 51,842 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

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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BG51 CGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BG51 CGY, 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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What year was BG51 CGY registered?

BG51 CGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is BG51 CGY safe to buy?

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