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FB51 HXT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

115,753 mi
Last recorded115,753 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 HXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 115,753 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf and osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear incl rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

access to underside of vehicle limit incl brake pipes

Pass 1 Aug 2025 115,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf nsf nsr (1.1.11 (c))

access to underside of vehicle limited

Pass 15 Aug 2024 114,573 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 113,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf osf nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged os door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 113,674 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf osf nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged os door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 112,907 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 111,079 miles

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

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

access to underside of vehicle limited

Fail 13 Aug 2021 111,079 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

access to underside of vehicle limited

Pass 19 Aug 2020 109,017 miles

access to underside of vehicle limited

corrosion noted to nsf and nsr brake pipes

Pass 28 Aug 2019 107,333 miles

corrosion noted to nsf and nsr brake pipes

Pass 24 Aug 2018 105,293 miles

corrosion noted to nsf brake pipe

Pass 25 Aug 2017 102,681 miles

acces limite to underside of vehicle limited due to plastic trim

corrosion noted to nsf brake pipe

Fail 23 Aug 2017 102,681 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

acces limite to underside of vehicle limited due to plastic trim

corrosion noted to nsf brake pipe

Pass 25 Aug 2016 100,860 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 96,440 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 89,454 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 81,643 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 73,694 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 64,484 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 62,243 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 62,243 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 55,031 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 48,199 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 48,199 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,802 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 34,048 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 27,303 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 HXT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 FB51 HXT, 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 HXT registered?

FB51 HXT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is FB51 HXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB51 HXT shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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