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BJ51 AMJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,511 mi
Last recorded108,511 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 AMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 108,511 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 107,056 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front and back doors slightly corroded

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 103,062 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 97,768 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mount broken before rear silencer

Fail 22 Feb 2017 97,756 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust mount broken before rear silencer

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 92,569 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 86,824 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 86,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 80,070 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 73,173 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 66,395 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,635 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 38,611 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 38,577 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,731 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 31,731 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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BJ51 AMJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ51 AMJ, 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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BJ51 AMJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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