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FA51 ZDU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,768 mi
Last recorded128,768 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 ZDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 128,768 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 128,768 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 123,865 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 123,865 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 118,133 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 110,836 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 110,834 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2006 93,794 miles

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

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

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 ZDU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZDU, 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 ZDU registered?

FA51 ZDU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is FA51 ZDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 ZDU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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