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BN51 FCY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,719 mi
Last recorded90,719 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 FCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 90,719 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2014 90,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2013 88,557 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 87,263 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 85,915 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 85,915 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 82,039 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 82,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 74,831 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 62,979 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 52,268 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 44,102 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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BN51 FCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN51 FCY, 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 BN51 FCY registered?

BN51 FCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BN51 FCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 FCY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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