MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,530 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
oil leak
tracking
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45-17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
oil leak
tracking
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (front) suspension wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Slight play on the inner tie rod
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225-45-17 (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears 225-45-17 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Lower (rear) suspension arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-45-17 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (8.2.2)
Front Both front headlamps slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (front) suspension wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Slight play on the inner tie rod
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225-45-17 (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears 225-45-17 (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside windscreen wiper deteriorated
Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside windscreen wiper deteriorated
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Vehicle protection covering fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres on limit
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BK51 NNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 NNV, 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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BK51 NNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2001.
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