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BT51 ZYK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,180 mi
Last recorded105,180 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 105,180 miles

tyres cracking in treads

Pass 21 Jun 2025 103,759 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 103,192 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 103,106 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid hole in bottle (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 101,041 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 100,232 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 99,344 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 99,344 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 97,293 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 97,293 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 94,462 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 93,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front wheel bearings slight play

rear tyres starting to crack/perish

Fail 8 Sep 2017 93,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front wheel bearings slight play

rear tyres starting to crack/perish

Pass 23 Aug 2016 90,876 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak diff drive shaft seal

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 87,804 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust hanger broken - system still just supported

under-trays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2015 87,792 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust hanger broken - system still just supported

under-trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 82,751 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust hanger bracket broken - exhaust still just supported

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2013 76,604 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre hanger broken (system still secure)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 76,604 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre hanger broken (system still secure)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 70,400 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 62,866 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,540 miles

( o/s front T/C arm rubber bush worn )

Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,732 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,331 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 34,097 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 29,102 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 ZYK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT51 ZYK registered?

BT51 ZYK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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The MOT history for BT51 ZYK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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