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BT51 NYV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,956 mi
Last recorded105,956 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2012 105,956 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 105,956 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 100,099 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 90,748 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 90,748 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 87,137 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 87,137 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 79,607 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 66,104 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 66,104 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 58,224 miles

engine undertray fitted

slight movement in front wheel bearings

slight movement in pinion shaft

Pass 28 Nov 2005 50,603 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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BT51 NYV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NYV, 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 BT51 NYV registered?

BT51 NYV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is BT51 NYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 NYV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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