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DK51 BYG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,551 mi
Last recorded147,551 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 BYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 147,551 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/r seat belt slow on retrackting

sill covers fitted

srs light on

Pass 13 Oct 2011 143,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 138,527 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 132,954 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 122,493 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 122,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 107,093 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 98,056 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 98,056 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 87,916 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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DK51 BYG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DK51 BYG, 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 DK51 BYG registered?

DK51 BYG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is DK51 BYG safe to buy?

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