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BG51 YRU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,634 mi
Last recorded111,634 miles
Recorded on10 May 2008
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2008 111,634 miles

front n/s tyre starting to wear on outer edge

rear number plate starting to fade. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

slight oil leaks at engine and rear axel.

Pass 9 May 2007 93,304 miles

rack ends damp but no visable signs of leaks

Fail 9 May 2007 93,304 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rack ends damp but no visable signs of leaks

Pass 19 May 2006 76,500 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 YRU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 YRU, 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 YRU registered?

BG51 YRU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is BG51 YRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 YRU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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