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BN51 VJZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

151,732 mi
Last recorded151,732 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 151,732 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

slight play in n/s/f tie rod

Fail 27 Feb 2017 151,707 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

slight play in n/s/f tie rod

Pass 26 Feb 2016 142,753 miles

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

eml on

Pass 25 Feb 2015 130,622 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 130,622 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 118,570 miles

eml on

Pass 28 Aug 2012 103,765 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 103,702 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 91,732 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 90,736 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 83,162 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 83,059 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 73,843 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 64,919 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 64,919 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 56,774 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 56,774 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 47,163 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 47,163 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 VJZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VJZ, 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 VJZ registered?

BN51 VJZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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