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MV51 BXZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,784 mi
Last recorded75,784 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 BXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 75,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner edge & outer (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 71,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 69,210 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak diff oil seal ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 69,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Oil leak diff oil seal ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak rear diff ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 65,819 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger corroded (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 61,701 miles

oil leak due to oil leak - exhaust system corroded - x2 front flexi hose deterited

Pass 22 Apr 2015 58,250 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 55,800 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,390 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 51,415 miles

n/s and o/s front suspension arm bushes split

n/s/f droplink gaiter split

play in n/s and o/s front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 4 Apr 2011 49,963 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 47,989 miles

n/s and o/s front track control arm bushes split

Pass 25 Mar 2009 45,225 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 43,112 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 43,110 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,713 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 35,641 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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MV51 BXZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MV51 BXZ, 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 MV51 BXZ registered?

MV51 BXZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is MV51 BXZ safe to buy?

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