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BJ51 FVD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,207 mi
Last recorded109,207 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 FVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 109,207 miles

Alternator belt deteriorated....

BAS light on

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front and rear wheel arches corroded

o/s front suspension level sensor broken

Pass 21 May 2020 103,103 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

o/s front level sensor linkage broken

o/s number plate light dull

Fail 20 May 2020 103,103 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

o/s front level sensor linkage broken

o/s number plate light dull

Pass 30 May 2019 99,344 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s front level sensor linkage broken

Pass 12 Jul 2018 90,854 miles

EML not operating

Rear brake hose slightly perished

Fail 12 Jul 2018 90,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brake hose slightly perished

Pass 18 Jul 2017 80,643 miles

undertrays fitted covering some components

Fail 18 Jul 2017 80,643 miles

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

undertrays fitted covering some components

Pass 5 Aug 2016 74,573 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 72,676 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 69,521 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 67,187 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 64,929 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 64,964 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 60,147 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 56,914 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,776 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 49,513 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 44,351 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 38,774 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 38,774 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 31,515 miles

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)

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 FVD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FVD, 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 FVD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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