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FA51 ZJE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

83,672 mi
Last recorded83,672 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 ZJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 83,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake disc corroded all round

Fail 1 Oct 2021 83,659 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake disc corroded all round

Pass 26 Oct 2020 83,327 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 82,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 81,118 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 79,452 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 76,644 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 74,540 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 72,414 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 70,106 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 68,517 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 66,569 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 64,655 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 59,355 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 53,933 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 52,849 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 44,706 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 44,698 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 34,153 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 ZJE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 ZJE, 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 ZJE registered?

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

Is FA51 ZJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 ZJE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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