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BJ51 ZVG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,835 mi
Last recorded106,835 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 ZVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 106,835 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 102,890 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 96,229 miles

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

centre silencer outer skin deterioated

Pass 21 Oct 2013 92,121 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 89,003 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 82,808 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 77,026 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 68,260 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 May 2009 68,208 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 58,762 miles

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

ns front tyre outer sidewall damaged

plastic under trays fitted under vehicle

rear metal brake pipes corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 9 Apr 2008 58,762 miles

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)

ns front tyre outer sidewall damaged

plastic under trays fitted under vehicle

rear metal brake pipes corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Mar 2007 52,417 miles

plastic under carrage and outer sill covers fitted. nearside front tyre wall split. slight corrosion rear brake discs. noise from rear brakes. slight fluctuation front brakes.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 45,499 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 45,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear 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 ZVG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZVG, 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 ZVG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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