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BG51 FHP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,220 mi
Last recorded89,220 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 FHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 89,220 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 75,773 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 5 May 2011 75,772 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 May 2010 71,438 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 70,831 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on outer edges.

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 67,269 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 62,852 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 56,395 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 FHP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FHP, 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 FHP registered?

BG51 FHP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is BG51 FHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 FHP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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