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FA51 XAE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,510 mi
Last recorded125,510 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 125,510 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 125,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint most rear bottom ball joint, marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 125,508 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

e.m.light on

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jan 2016 116,435 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 116,435 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Rearmost outer Front BBJ (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 106,966 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 106,966 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 102,371 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 94,642 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre has cuts on the sidewall

n/s rear tyre has a sidewall repair

Pass 10 Nov 2011 86,861 miles

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

Fail 9 Nov 2011 86,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

Pass 29 Nov 2010 79,850 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 73,941 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 73,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 66,586 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 60,861 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 53,881 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 41,887 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 41,887 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FA51 XAE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 FA51 XAE, 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 FA51 XAE registered?

FA51 XAE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is FA51 XAE safe to buy?

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