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BV51 SXR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,581 mi
Last recorded119,581 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 SXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 119,581 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 119,581 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose Tightened (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 115,815 miles

Leak on Diff

Offside Rear Handbrake effort just met and will need attention

Pass 28 Oct 2016 113,316 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 111,314 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 98,345 miles

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

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

exhaust leak

Fail 21 Oct 2015 98,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 93,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2014 93,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 87,761 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 87,761 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 82,391 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2012 82,391 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 75,719 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 70,450 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 63,366 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 63,366 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 52,033 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 42,570 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 35,247 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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BV51 SXR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BV51 SXR, 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 BV51 SXR registered?

BV51 SXR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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