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BJ51 UYY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

271,445 mi
Last recorded271,445 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 UYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 271,445 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear leading to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight bind by hand from offside front wheel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2020 265,226 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.63mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

chip in screen

Pass 1 Apr 2019 260,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 254,353 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 247,666 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 237,296 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 224,007 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED NO CANVAS OR PLY VISIBLE

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED. WOULD BE WITHIN 30CM OF A SEATBELT MOUNT

REAR SEATS HAVE BEEN REMOVED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WIPERS POOR BUT CLEARS SCREEN

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 198,619 miles

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

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

nearside front wing and rear wheel arches corroding not holed or sharp

Pass 27 Sep 2012 172,715 miles

foot park lever stiff

front tyres wearing on edges

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

offside rear brake slight bind by hand

Fail 26 Aug 2011 147,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

WIPERS POOR BUT CLEAR SCREEN

Pass 26 Aug 2011 147,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

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

WIPERS POOR BUT CLEAR SCREEN

Pass 3 Sep 2010 124,977 miles

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

SLIGHT BIND BY HAND FROM REAR WHEELS

WIPER POOR BUT CLEARING SCREEN

Fail 3 Sep 2010 124,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SLIGHT BIND BY HAND FROM REAR WHEELS

WIPER POOR BUT CLEARING SCREEN

Pass 26 Sep 2009 110,235 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 110,235 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 83,041 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 75,472 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 74,444 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 60,757 miles

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

Offside Front 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 UYY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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