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BK51 JXR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,186 mi
Last recorded110,186 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 JXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 110,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front bumper cracked

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repeater damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch and door corroded

Rear suspension arms showing signs of corrosion. arms, anti roll bar

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Jul 2018 104,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension arms corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

front bumper cracked

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Jul 2018 104,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension arms corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

front bumper cracked

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Jul 2017 100,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box pipe has minor crack (7.1.2)

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

Front bumper cracked

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished and cut on tred

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear small cut out on tyre outer wall

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

corrosion hole in offside front inner wheel arch but not within 30cm of a body or chassis mounting and suspension mount

general rear corrosion corroded (anti roll bar, suspension arms, chassis)

nearside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 93,210 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 93,203 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 87,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear exhaust hanger corroded,system not insecure

Fail 19 Dec 2014 87,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear exhaust hanger corroded,system not insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2013 73,749 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 70,907 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 67,724 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 65,626 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 61,411 miles

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

fuel filter has slight evidence of previous seepage

o/s headlamp slightly insecure

o/s/r brake caliper slightly damp but source not clearly identified

Pass 26 Mar 2009 57,292 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 57,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 50,329 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2007 44,341 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 40,635 miles

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

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

Nearside 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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BK51 JXR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK51 JXR, 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 JXR registered?

BK51 JXR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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