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FG51 AHD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

213,263 mi
Last recorded213,263 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 AHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 213,263 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 205,234 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 198,343 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 189,360 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 180,301 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 180,301 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 173,442 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 173,442 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 169,449 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 159,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate deterating.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

UNDER TRAYS FIITED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SOME COMPONANTS.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brakes slight bind when turned by hand after parking brake applied possible sticky cables advise check.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 153,274 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 144,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 144,697 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 135,627 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 123,953 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 123,953 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2005 102,614 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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FG51 AHD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FG51 AHD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG51 AHD registered?

FG51 AHD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is FG51 AHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 AHD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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