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BJ51 WDZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

145,752 mi
Last recorded145,752 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 WDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 145,752 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 145,752 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 142,642 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 142,642 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 139,135 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 129,350 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 129,350 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 121,994 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 121,994 miles

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 119,006 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 114,283 miles

engine oil on minimum

Fail 11 Oct 2018 114,283 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil on minimum

Pass 7 Sep 2017 95,907 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bald on edges 195/65R15

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 88,984 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,164 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 85,692 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 85,692 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 83,940 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 83,924 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 81,918 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 81,918 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 79,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 74,768 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 70,905 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 65,964 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 65,964 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 60,227 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 25 Aug 2006 55,227 miles

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

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

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 WDZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ51 WDZ, 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 WDZ registered?

BJ51 WDZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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