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BNZ 5151

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,879 mi
Last recorded80,879 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 5151
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 80,879 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 80,005 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 80,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 76,484 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 73,387 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 69,857 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 69,276 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 67,395 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 64,907 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,461 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 60,579 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 58,144 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,213 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 52,124 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,348 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,875 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 43,013 miles

diff oil leak

o/s/f tyre at 2mm

o/s/r tyre at 1.6 - 2mm

Fail 27 Apr 2010 43,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

diff oil leak

o/s/f tyre at 2mm

o/s/r tyre at 1.6 - 2mm

Pass 14 Apr 2009 40,146 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 37,255 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 31,814 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 27,521 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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BNZ 5151 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 BNZ 5151, 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 BNZ 5151?

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What year was BNZ 5151 registered?

BNZ 5151 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is BNZ 5151 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 5151 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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