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FX51 BFR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,345 mi
Last recorded97,345 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 BFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 97,345 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 92,245 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty

f/n/s tyre curbed

r/o/s metal brake pipe rusty

rear discs badly worn

Fail 15 Nov 2014 92,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty

f/n/s tyre curbed

r/o/s metal brake pipe rusty

rear discs badly worn

Pass 8 Nov 2013 84,267 miles

exhaust rusty

rear discs worn and n/s pads low a/p 75% worn

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2012 77,298 miles

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

all tyres are perished

exhaust rusty

front tyres worn on edges

r/n/s tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 2 Nov 2011 71,540 miles

corrosion on all 4 wheel arches

exhaust noted rusty in places

front brake discs noted worn

r/n/s tyre down to 3mm of tread

r/o/s tyre down to 2mm of tread

slight wear noted on the rear brake discs

Pass 11 Oct 2010 64,950 miles

exhaust rusty

front discs badly worn

rear discs worn

Fail 9 Oct 2010 64,905 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rusty

front discs badly worn

rear discs worn and pads possible very low

Pass 30 Sep 2009 51,526 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 51,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,090 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

warning light on dash

Pass 16 Oct 2007 37,216 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 31,289 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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FX51 BFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FX51 BFR, 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 FX51 BFR registered?

FX51 BFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FX51 BFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 BFR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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