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BS51 DHU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,844 mi
Last recorded95,844 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS51 DHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 95,844 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 92,735 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 92,218 miles

offside front tyre splitting on outer shoulder

Pass 29 Jan 2010 89,554 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 89,237 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O.S.Front tyre is starting to crack

Pass 21 Jan 2009 85,714 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 85,714 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 82,946 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

park brake spring broken

Pass 30 Jan 2008 82,946 miles

park brake spring broken

Pass 22 Nov 2006 74,692 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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BS51 DHU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BS51 DHU, 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

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What year was BS51 DHU registered?

BS51 DHU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is BS51 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS51 DHU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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