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EX51 NBF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,711 mi
Last recorded107,711 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 NBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 107,711 miles

offside front drop link gaiter split

Pass 1 Oct 2010 95,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

floor pan torn in several places ,and deformed floor at rear of car.

n/s/r tyre 4mm tread

parking brake ratchet not working, but holds

parking brake very weak near side.

plastic floor covers missing

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 95,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

floor pan torn in several places ,and deformed floor at rear of car.

n/s/r tyre 4mm tread

parking brake ratchet not working, but holds

parking brake very weak near side.

plastic floor covers missing

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 88,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/lower floor pan badly creased up

Pass 9 Oct 2008 77,136 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 69,417 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 62,935 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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EX51 NBF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EX51 NBF, 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 EX51 NBF registered?

EX51 NBF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is EX51 NBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 NBF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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