MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,656 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
see advisory sheet 509711732162
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
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
offside rear tyre sidewall deterioration
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
offside rear tyre slight inner sidewall deterioration
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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