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EA51 BPK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

163,930 mi
Last recorded163,930 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 BPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 163,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

bodywork(doors and arches) corroded

engine warning light on

entire exhaust corroded, front bracket broken off(system still well supported)

rear suspension corroded inc coil springs

Pass 28 Jun 2021 161,485 miles

All wheel arches corroding

Engine MIL on

Entire exhaust system corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 157,976 miles

rear suspension starting to corrode

Pass 15 May 2019 153,464 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 152,210 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 142,467 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 May 2017 142,467 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2016 136,795 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn thin

rear tyre's down to 3mm in centre of tread

Pass 27 Apr 2015 124,445 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pad's est 70% worn

Fail 27 Apr 2015 124,445 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust mount broken

mil light on

Pass 7 May 2014 115,513 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2014 115,487 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 110,880 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 105,025 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 96,744 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 89,750 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 84,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 82,950 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 82,950 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 19 Jan 2007 69,940 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 55,680 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 BPK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EA51 BPK, 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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EA51 BPK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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