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KW51 BFZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,781 mi
Last recorded105,781 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW51 BFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 105,781 miles

Offside Rear tyres close to limit

exhaust has minor leak on front section

slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 22 Aug 2016 104,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +exhaust bracket damaged (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion and rear (6.1.B.2)

Front and rear suspension slight corroded under car

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2015 100,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2014 99,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 95,352 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 90,940 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 86,658 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 86,598 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 80,968 miles

(1) Diff leaking oil.

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 75,508 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2008 66,298 miles

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

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

play hub/steering area

Fail 9 Aug 2008 66,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play hub/steering area

Pass 1 Sep 2007 54,721 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Slight play front hub/steering area

Pass 2 Sep 2006 40,694 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 26,183 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)

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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KW51 BFZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KW51 BFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW51 BFZ registered?

KW51 BFZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KW51 BFZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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