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BN51 FDC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

52,213 mi
Last recorded52,213 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 FDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 52,213 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 52,213 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 51,797 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 51,770 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 50,938 miles

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

Rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2021 50,936 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2020 49,105 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 46,389 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 40,694 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 40,694 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 37,029 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 32,763 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 28,327 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 25,508 miles

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

nearside front and rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 9 Oct 2013 24,922 miles

Both front tyres 195/65 15 @4mm perished due to age (2201)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 23,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 22,240 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 19,653 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 17,105 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 15,493 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 15,493 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 14,002 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 13,237 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 FDC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FDC, 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 BN51 FDC registered?

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

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