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BK51 ZHM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

167,303 mi
Last recorded167,303 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 ZHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 167,303 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 156,743 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 148,852 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 141,290 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 132,542 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 123,186 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 112,669 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 104,429 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 94,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2010 91,431 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 91,431 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 88,333 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 88,333 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 83,514 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 68,790 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 ZHM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZHM, 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 ZHM registered?

BK51 ZHM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is BK51 ZHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK51 ZHM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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