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BT51 YGE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,800 mi
Last recorded171,800 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 YGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 May 2014 171,800 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 166,261 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 156,901 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

Pass 9 May 2011 147,408 miles

advise engine light on

advise rear brakes slightly out of balance require attention

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 20 May 2010 138,936 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 128,012 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 113,081 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 100,352 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 81,604 miles

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

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

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 YGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YGE, 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 YGE registered?

BT51 YGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is BT51 YGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 YGE shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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