MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,537 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both front tyres worn slightly on inner and outer edges
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
front and rear suspension corroded
front and rear suspension corroded
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front and rear suspension corroded
full under/trays fitted
front and rear suspension corroded
Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (7.3.A.1)
Fuel system component leaking pipe to filter (7.2.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Engine Management light is staying on
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FB51 GTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 GTF, 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 GTF registered?
FB51 GTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2001.
Is FB51 GTF safe to buy?
The MOT history for FB51 GTF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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