MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,737 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine management light on during test
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine management light on during test
Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
V belts cracked
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
V belts cracked
Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
v belts cracked
Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
v belts cracked
Rear springs can not be seen
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
offside front tyre worn on inner egde
centre stop lamp broken
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyrtes have slight damage
front brake discs have advanced wear
nearside rear tyre getting low
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT51 OAE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 OAE, 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 OAE registered?
BT51 OAE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2001.
Is BT51 OAE safe to buy?
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