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FG51 PZP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

196,459 mi
Last recorded196,459 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 PZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 196,459 miles

Corrosion on doors wings and arches

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 183,847 miles

Minor corrosion on doors wings and arches

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 167,053 miles

Both rear tyres worn bald on outer edges

Minor Corrosion on doors

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 153,558 miles

e m light on

n/s/f wheel bearing has play

rear to center section hanger broken

Fail 3 Oct 2016 153,558 miles

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

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

e m light on

n/s/f wheel bearing has play

rear to center section hanger broken

Pass 20 Oct 2015 147,214 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust not insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 147,214 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust not insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 140,264 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

center exhaust mount broken

engine management light on

Fail 28 Oct 2014 140,264 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

boot area not inspected must be avalible for inspection on retest

center exhaust mount broken

engine management light on

Pass 19 Oct 2013 123,718 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 123,378 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front side repeater is damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2012 110,211 miles

traction control fault

Pass 9 Oct 2011 97,383 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Oct 2011 97,383 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Oct 2010 74,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 64,610 miles

Advise front tyres wearing on outer edges

Advise unable to open boot

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 64,610 miles

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

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

Advise front tyres wearing on outer edges

Advise unable to open boot

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 58,950 miles

small cut on the nearside rear seat belt

Fail 22 Oct 2008 58,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

small cut on the nearside rear seat belt

Fail 26 Oct 2007 44,988 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 44,988 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 40,692 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 PZP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FG51 PZP, 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 FG51 PZP registered?

FG51 PZP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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