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BT51 BWL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,656 mi
Last recorded110,656 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 BWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2019 110,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate covered by tape - light is on (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 14 Jul 2018 110,656 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

covers and shields

Fail 14 Jul 2018 110,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 68,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine warning lamp

Pass 24 Nov 2015 66,700 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated pair (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded pair (2.4.C.1b)

pad warning lamp on

Fail 24 Nov 2015 69,526 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated pair (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded pair (2.4.C.1b)

pad warning lamp on

Fail 25 Jun 2014 65,926 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 65,926 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Engine Management Light is on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 65,118 miles

Both N/S tyres have damage to outer walls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine warning light displayed on dash

Hand brake warning light displayed on dash.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2013 65,118 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Both N/S tyres have damage to outer walls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine warning light displayed on dash

Hand brake warning light displayed on dash.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 63,492 miles

see advisory sheet 509711732162

Fail 10 May 2012 63,492 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre walls slight damage

eml on

exhaust corroded and centre poorly supported

front discs worn

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2011 60,580 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 57,212 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 52,143 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall deterioration

Fail 10 Mar 2009 52,143 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

offside rear tyre sidewall deterioration

Pass 9 Feb 2008 48,743 miles

offside rear tyre slight inner sidewall deterioration

Fail 9 Feb 2008 48,743 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

offside rear tyre slight inner sidewall deterioration

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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BT51 BWL 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 50%.

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 BT51 BWL, 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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BT51 BWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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