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FB51 ADZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

171,844 mi
Last recorded171,844 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 ADZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 171,844 miles

Nearside Front door damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on all 4 wheel arches

grease on all brake pipes

Pass 10 Dec 2024 168,460 miles

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

Nearside Front door damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear corrosion on rear subframe

corrosion & grease on all brake pipes

corrosion on all wheel arches

Pass 11 Dec 2023 164,845 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 7 Dec 2022 161,775 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

wear in rear inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 9 Dec 2021 158,549 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 153,437 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 147,510 miles

crack in windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2018 139,661 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 131,417 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 123,688 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 113,388 miles

both rear tyre walls perishing

corrosion o/s/f wheel arch

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes to flexi hoses

corrosion rear sub frame and suspension

n/s/f tyre wall perishing

play in steering rack joints

Fail 8 Dec 2015 113,386 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush up right link (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyre walls perishing

corrosion o/s/f wheel arch

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes to flexi hoses

corrosion rear sub frame and suspension

n/s/f tyre wall perishing

play in steering rack joints

Pass 1 Dec 2014 106,978 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 100,685 miles

condition of front number plate

condition of rear brake discs

corrosion on rear suspension

stonchips in both zones of windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2012 96,058 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 89,628 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 81,613 miles

both rear tyres just legal

rear indicators fading

Pass 20 Nov 2009 72,151 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 60,084 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 50,819 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 43,610 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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FB51 ADZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FB51 ADZ, 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 FB51 ADZ registered?

FB51 ADZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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