MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
353,284 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure lower bolt loose (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Oil leak ()
rear seats folded unable to check seat belts
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak ()
rear seats folded unable to check seat belts
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases will need repair soon (7.1.2)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides --- still serviceable (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/front tyre 2.2mms tread depth
park brake release handle loose
rear brake pipes poorly supported
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed uneven wear (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases will need repair soon (7.1.2)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides --- still serviceable (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/front tyre 2.2mms tread depth
park brake release handle loose
rear brake pipes poorly supported
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
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)
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 JMX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 JMX, 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 JMX registered?
BG51 JMX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2001.
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