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BJ51 BUP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,685 mi
Last recorded82,685 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 BUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 82,685 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2017 79,669 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 78,665 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

exsurst braket broken exsurst is score

Fail 1 Nov 2016 78,665 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

exsurst braket broken exsurst is score

Pass 9 Oct 2015 76,372 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 69,563 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f tyre at 3mm.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 64,552 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 64,552 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 61,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 61,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 54,497 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 50,429 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 47,031 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,570 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 38,502 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 34,422 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 28,958 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 28,958 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 BUP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 BUP, 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 BJ51 BUP registered?

BJ51 BUP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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The MOT history for BJ51 BUP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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