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BN51 YCT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,509 mi
Last recorded84,509 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 YCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2023 84,509 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn bottom arm has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 76,336 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 74,226 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 74,226 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 67,058 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 64,504 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 62,572 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 62,513 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 59,572 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 59,572 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 57,107 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 53,321 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 50,188 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 46,673 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 43,723 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Oct 2011 40,306 miles

Front discs slightly worn and lipped

Fail 17 Oct 2011 40,300 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)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 37,814 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 34,488 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 31,121 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 26,512 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 22,089 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 YCT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YCT, 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 YCT registered?

BN51 YCT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is BN51 YCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 YCT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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