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BT51 NZH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,100 mi
Last recorded128,100 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 NZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 128,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has slight cracks

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 116,679 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 116,678 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 102,800 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiper blades smearing

Fail 2 Jan 2015 102,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 86,660 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 86,651 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 86,652 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 86,652 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 83,145 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 83,144 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine mangment light on dash

Pass 5 Mar 2010 74,473 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 69,824 miles

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

engine management warning light displayed constantly

protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 8 Mar 2008 65,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

engine management light stays on

offside front drop link bottom bush has slight play

Pass 7 Feb 2007 59,773 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 NZH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NZH, 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 NZH registered?

BT51 NZH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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The MOT history for BT51 NZH shows 15 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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