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BT51 NZP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,810 mi
Last recorded145,810 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 NZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 145,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 145,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users plastic floor cover insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 135,282 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 120,244 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 101,977 miles

both rear tyres nearing limit

nearside front jacking mount rubber missing

nearside front tyre on limit

offside front tyre nearing limit

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 17 Dec 2014 101,977 miles

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

both rear tyres nearing limit

nearside front jacking mount rubber missing

nearside front tyre on limit

offside front tyre nearing limit

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 31 Dec 2013 95,908 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 90,298 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 83,435 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

diff leaking oil

Fail 6 Jan 2012 83,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

diff leaking oil

Pass 1 Sep 2010 72,019 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2010 72,019 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 62,509 miles

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

seriouse oil leak on diff seals

Pass 20 Jun 2009 62,509 miles

seriouse oil leak on diff seals

Pass 30 May 2008 59,618 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 59,618 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 48,359 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 34,485 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 34,485 miles

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

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

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 NZP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NZP, 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 NZP registered?

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

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The MOT history for BT51 NZP shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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