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EA51 BKZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,345 mi
Last recorded97,345 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 BKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 97,345 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 96,539 miles

engine management light illuminated

offside front antiroll bar link gaitor detriorated

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2011 96,522 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light illuminated

offside front antiroll bar link gaitor detriorated

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2010 92,944 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jul 2009 89,201 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 89,201 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 86,361 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 86,361 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 77,975 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 68,766 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 68,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 54,818 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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EA51 BKZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA51 BKZ, 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 EA51 BKZ registered?

EA51 BKZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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The MOT history for EA51 BKZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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