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BG51 FHD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

220,118 mi
Last recorded220,118 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 FHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 220,118 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f & o/s/f leads to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 217,332 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front & rear leads to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust back box joint slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2019 217,332 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front & rear leads to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust back box joint slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2018 214,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear under body & inner sills corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

sill cover & under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2017 211,310 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer wing / paint bubbling (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2016 208,060 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 208,059 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 204,979 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 240,970 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault ESP light on dash. (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Lower Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only lever is faulty. (3.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour on door mirror. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour on door mirror. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split. (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened anti roll bar broken.adrift,droped down. (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2014 200,379 miles

N/S & O/S REAR BRAKE PIPES PROTECTED IN SEALANT

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 197,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2013

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 191,351 miles

THE EXHAUST BACK BOX IS CORRODED

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 191,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

THE EXHAUST BACK BOX IS CORRODED

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 178,989 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 178,988 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 166,028 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 148,601 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear diff oil leak

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2008 132,626 miles

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

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2007 118,310 miles

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

Offside Front 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 30 Nov 2006 100,643 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 85,696 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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BG51 FHD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel 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 BG51 FHD, 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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BG51 FHD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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