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BG51 CLX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,958 mi
Last recorded139,958 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 CLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 139,958 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 139,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2013 131,853 miles

O/S/R tyre Perished.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 118,498 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 108,570 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 102,356 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 96,435 miles

Exhaust front brackets rusted

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside front lower arm front bush partially split

Offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 15 Oct 2008 86,470 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack and perish.

Offside rear tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 30 Oct 2007 75,680 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 65,563 miles

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

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 CLX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BG51 CLX, 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 BG51 CLX registered?

BG51 CLX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is BG51 CLX safe to buy?

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