MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Battery insecure
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
both front brake discs slightly warped
rear axle seeping oil
slight surface corrosion on the entire rear subframe and suspension components
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
both front brake discs slightly warped
rear axle seeping oil
slight surface corrosion on the entire rear subframe and suspension components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG51 FJP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FJP, 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 FJP registered?
BG51 FJP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2001.
Is BG51 FJP safe to buy?
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