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FA51 XXN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

94,083 mi
Last recorded94,083 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 94,083 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 91,243 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 88,612 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 88,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 86,676 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front damaged and rear starting to fade. (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 84,744 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 82,540 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,461 miles

both front tyres worn to limit

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 30 Aug 2012 79,958 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 79,138 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 78,315 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 77,220 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 75,711 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 73,769 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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FA51 XXN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 FA51 XXN, 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 XXN registered?

FA51 XXN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FA51 XXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 XXN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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