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FB51 FPL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

107,002 mi
Last recorded107,002 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 FPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 107,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2022 106,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 103,715 miles

Nearside parking brake performance low

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 103,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside parking brake performance low

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 101,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 101,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 96,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 89,723 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 82,752 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 82,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 76,137 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 69,971 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 69,834 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 63,989 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 63,979 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 61,242 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 57,843 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 57,730 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 30 Nov 2011 54,405 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 51,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 47,198 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 42,877 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 38,570 miles

unable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

Fail 19 Nov 2007 38,570 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

Pass 10 Nov 2006 34,286 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 28,821 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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FB51 FPL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FPL, 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 FPL registered?

FB51 FPL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is FB51 FPL safe to buy?

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