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FA51 YTN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,096 mi
Last recorded95,096 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 95,096 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 94,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 91,016 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 88,340 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 83,660 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

center exhaust bracket broken

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Jan 2014 79,863 miles

center exhaust bracket broken

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Feb 2012 77,350 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 72,629 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 67,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 61,704 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,123 miles

offside front and nearside front suspension thrust arm bushes debonding

Pass 1 Sep 2006 29,093 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 YTN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FA51 YTN, 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 YTN registered?

FA51 YTN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is FA51 YTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 YTN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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