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NY51 BMV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,607 mi
Last recorded102,607 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY51 BMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 102,607 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 91,717 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 79,843 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side front tyre outer wall slighty damged

rear exhaust bracket insecure corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 66,704 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 66,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 50,491 miles

all tyres getting low (fronts on inner edge) tracking required with replacement tyres

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2009 46,867 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 40,473 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 38,783 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 35,469 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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NY51 BMV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NY51 BMV, 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 NY51 BMV registered?

NY51 BMV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is NY51 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY51 BMV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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