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BJ51 YGX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,952 mi
Last recorded104,952 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 104,952 miles

engine management light on

Fail 1 Feb 2018 104,950 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jan 2017 101,355 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 95,472 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 84,608 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 84,608 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 73,379 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 73,379 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 64,418 miles

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

Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,401 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 57,706 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 57,706 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 55,731 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 55,731 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,370 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 53,368 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,207 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 45,004 miles

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

front and rear brake pads 60% worn

front suspension arm bushes starting to split

n/s/r tyre punctured

oil leak from gearbox

park brake pedal has long travle

slight cut on n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 22 Nov 2006 37,760 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2005 29,854 miles

offside front tyre getting low on tread (3mm), wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Nov 2005 29,854 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front tyre getting low on tread (3mm), wearing on outer edge

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 YGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YGX, 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 YGX registered?

BJ51 YGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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