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EF51 FFJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,986 mi
Last recorded83,986 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 FFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 83,986 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 83,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 80,180 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 72,090 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 70,373 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 68,403 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

washer bottle leaking

Fail 24 Jun 2013 68,403 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

washer bottle leaking

Pass 29 Jun 2012 66,151 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 62,666 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 55,611 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,610 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,785 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 29,697 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 21,350 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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EF51 FFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF51 FFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF51 FFJ registered?

EF51 FFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is EF51 FFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 FFJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF51 FFJ have outstanding finance?

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