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BK51 EPX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,800 mi
Last recorded132,800 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 EPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 132,800 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 132,800 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 115,597 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 115,597 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 113,127 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 110,801 miles

headlamp aim image weak

o/s/f wing corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2016 110,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

headlamp aim image weak

o/s/f wing corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 108,247 miles

brake pipe to o/s/r hose corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2015 108,245 miles

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

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

brake pipe to o/s/r hose corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 104,832 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 101,745 miles

brake pipe to o/s/r hose slightly corroded

exhaust centre section corroded and slight blow

n/s/f steering rack arm slight play

Fail 6 Mar 2013 101,734 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 27 Feb 2012 99,059 miles

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 24 Feb 2012 99,058 miles

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

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

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

bonnet release handle broken

engine management light illuminated

Pass 23 Feb 2011 94,257 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

o/s wiper in poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2010 90,516 miles

engine management light illuminated

o/s front tyre worn & bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2008 84,499 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 84,499 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front number plate broken

Pass 2 Oct 2007 75,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front no plate cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2006 65,632 miles

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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BK51 EPX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BK51 EPX, 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 BK51 EPX registered?

BK51 EPX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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