MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,588 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s and n/s front lower suspension arm bushes in poor condition [the front arms]suggest new soon, ESP light on
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s and n/s front lower suspension arm bushes in poor condition [the front arms]suggest new soon, ESP light on
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s and n/s front lower link[front link]inner bushes in poor condition,o/s door mirror glass in poor condition
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
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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FE51 GBU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FE51 GBU, 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 FE51 GBU registered?
FE51 GBU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2001.
Is FE51 GBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for FE51 GBU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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