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BK51 XHB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,620 mi
Last recorded157,620 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 157,620 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mainlines. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 153,847 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 153,847 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2016 142,384 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

exhaust hanger broken

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2015 134,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

exhaust slight corroded

front pads low

o/s/f wing slighty damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2014 125,381 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 111,563 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 109,917 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 109,117 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 100,594 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 100,592 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

nsf tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2009 93,266 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 93,266 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 76,627 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 76,626 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 69,638 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 57,525 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 40,790 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 XHB 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 XHB, 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 XHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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