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BJ51 ZYM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

204,667 mi
Last recorded204,667 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 ZYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 204,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 204,660 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 183,179 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 183,046 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 141,462 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 141,461 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 138,116 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under bonnet covers loose

Pass 19 Oct 2011 122,859 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 111,165 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 99,814 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 87,227 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 87,227 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 76,263 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 67,965 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 56,459 miles

advise o/s rear tyre on 1.6 mm on middle of tread

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 ZYM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZYM, 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 ZYM registered?

BJ51 ZYM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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The MOT history for BJ51 ZYM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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