MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,414 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
EML ON
Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced Both (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
EML ON
Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced Both (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light on
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light on
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brakes have a 10% imbalance
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)
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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FA51 XWY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 XWY, 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 XWY registered?
FA51 XWY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2001.
Is FA51 XWY safe to buy?
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