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NW51 BCW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,648 mi
Last recorded60,648 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNW51 BCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 60,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 53,254 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test not allowing a full inspection of under side items

Pass 30 May 2019 52,882 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 51,350 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 51,350 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 50,288 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 48,671 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 47,173 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 46,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 44,657 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2012 42,392 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 42,392 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 39,154 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 34,562 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 31,818 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 31,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 26,616 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 23,568 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 20,655 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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NW51 BCW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NW51 BCW, 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 NW51 BCW registered?

NW51 BCW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is NW51 BCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NW51 BCW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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