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BL51 EZM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

149,133 mi
Last recorded149,133 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 EZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 149,133 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake just met limit

Fail 16 Jul 2022 138,805 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake just met limit

Pass 30 Jul 2021 116,742 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 116,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 115,001 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 113,837 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 112,030 miles

Slight play in o/s and n/s steering arms

o/s/r tyre close to limits

Pass 16 Jun 2017 109,895 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 105,959 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 102,300 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 98,396 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 95,476 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 92,099 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 87,120 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 87,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 82,573 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 80,307 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 77,266 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 73,128 miles

O/S/F Tyre wall has been repaired.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 66,737 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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BL51 EZM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BL51 EZM, 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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BL51 EZM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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