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BK51 XGZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,134 mi
Last recorded150,134 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 XGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 150,134 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 139,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 123,418 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 129,417 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 120,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 109,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 95,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 91,433 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 91,429 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 88,314 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 88,314 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 76,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2009 63,909 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 55,005 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 46,467 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 46,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 45,993 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 41,950 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 XGZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 XGZ, 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 XGZ registered?

BK51 XGZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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The MOT history for BK51 XGZ 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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