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BJ51 FWB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,715 mi
Last recorded148,715 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 FWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 148,715 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 146,642 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 146,640 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2021 143,756 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 139,221 miles

Front Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 134,365 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 128,048 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 123,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 117,779 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 117,711 miles

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

Exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 111,902 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 107,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 97,741 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 88,859 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)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 82,847 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 70,602 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 70,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 60,012 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 54,461 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 47,364 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 39,967 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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BJ51 FWB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FWB, 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 FWB registered?

BJ51 FWB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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