CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN51 XWF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,792 mi
Last recorded116,792 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 116,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 114,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 109,515 miles

offside parking brake cable damage

Pass 20 Jun 2016 104,398 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 97,794 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 91,749 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 91,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 85,239 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 85,239 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 78,920 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 72,810 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 72,810 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 66,422 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,268 miles

front brajes slightly uneven

offside front anti roll bar link and bottom balljoint dust cover split

Fail 7 Mar 2009 60,206 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brajes slightly uneven

offside front anti roll bar link and bottom balljoint dust cover split

Pass 13 Dec 2007 52,551 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 47,940 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 42,586 miles

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN51 XWF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XWF, 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

How do I check the history of BN51 XWF?

You can check the full history of BN51 XWF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN51 XWF registered?

BN51 XWF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is BN51 XWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 XWF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN51 XWF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN51 XWF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.