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BK51 XGO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,453 mi
Last recorded112,453 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 XGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 112,453 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 109,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 108,638 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 108,229 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 107,218 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 104,275 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2012 99,932 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 99,932 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 95,083 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 95,023 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2010 90,804 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 90,804 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 86,234 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 86,234 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 83,186 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 81,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2006 66,688 miles

o/s rear tyer cracking

Pass 17 Nov 2005 61,334 miles

Nearside Front 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 XGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel 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 XGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK51 XGO registered?

BK51 XGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is BK51 XGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK51 XGO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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