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BG51 RWL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,630 mi
Last recorded72,630 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 RWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 72,630 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 67,434 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 67,434 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 65,980 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 65,980 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 63,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 60,179 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 60,176 miles

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 56,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2015 53,860 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 50,909 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 48,208 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 45,104 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 42,357 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 39,950 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 37,394 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 34,241 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 31,040 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 26,713 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 21,406 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 RWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RWL, 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 RWL registered?

BG51 RWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is BG51 RWL safe to buy?

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