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MV51 BXE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,886 mi
Last recorded85,886 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 BXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 85,886 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 85,886 miles

Centre Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 81,676 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 81,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 72,254 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 72,254 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 62,080 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 49,496 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 36,892 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 25,411 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 25,411 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)

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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MV51 BXE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MV51 BXE, 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

How do I check the history of MV51 BXE?

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What year was MV51 BXE registered?

MV51 BXE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is MV51 BXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV51 BXE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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