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BT51 YFV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,211 mi
Last recorded102,211 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 YFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 102,211 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 102,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2016 214,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 203,469 miles

damage to front bumper no sharp edges present

Fail 27 Aug 2014 186,892 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 186,892 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 171,105 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 159,466 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 146,034 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 135,326 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 122,751 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2008 119,238 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 115,710 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 105,965 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YFV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YFV, 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 YFV registered?

BT51 YFV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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