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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pad warning light stays on
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Bonnet latch broken but still opens and secures
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre sidewall cut advise
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?
Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ51 VLZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 79,816 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ51 VLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BJ51 VLZ registered?
BJ51 VLZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 26 October 2001.
Is BJ51 VLZ safe to buy?
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