MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,283 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake assist warning lamp on
Rear Brake pipes perished
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brake pipes perished
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced frosty (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced frosty (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim chunk missing (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rear exhust mounting bracket broken
brake assist display on
front brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN51 FCX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 BN51 FCX, 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 BN51 FCX registered?
BN51 FCX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2001.
Is BN51 FCX safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN51 FCX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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