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BN51 XTM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,678 mi
Last recorded117,678 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 117,678 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 117,619 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 114,480 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 114,466 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 108,334 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 102,739 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 101,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side front head rest appears to be faulty

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Feb 2014 101,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side front head rest appears to be faulty

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jan 2013 96,440 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 96,438 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 91,135 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 85,853 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 77,745 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 77,743 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 73,060 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 68,262 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 68,240 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 50,613 miles

nearside mirror indicator multi bulb lamp not all bulbs operating

Pass 27 Sep 2005 29,362 miles

Nearside front tyre nail in tread

Nearside rear drive shaft oil seal to differential leaking oil.

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 XTM 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 68.4%.

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 XTM, 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 XTM registered?

BN51 XTM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is BN51 XTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 XTM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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