2001 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · BF51 OJL
2001 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 159,423 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF51 OJL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
- 159,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF51 OJL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz C (BF51 OJL) between February 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure fouling disc and caliper (1.1.14 (d))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BF51 OJL Mileage History
- 27/02/2023134,702 mi
- 02/03/2023134,714 mi+12 mi
- 10/07/2024143,235 mi+8,521 mi
- 14/07/2025159,421 mi+16,186 mi
- 24/07/2025159,423 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 10,283 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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