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FG51 RBU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,902 mi
Last recorded99,902 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 RBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 99,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

rear differential oil leak

rear exhaust mounting snapped but exhaust still in a secure position

undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 31 Mar 2018 99,784 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear differential oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

rear exhaust mounting snapped but exhaust still in a secure position

undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Apr 2017 92,677 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 92,677 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 89,680 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015
Pass 29 Mar 2014 83,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 83,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2013 88,068 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 75,152 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 69,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front steering tie rod ands have slight play

Fail 16 May 2011 69,638 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front steering tie rod ands have slight play

Pass 13 May 2010 65,242 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 65,242 miles

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

front no. plate cracked

Pass 12 May 2009 57,786 miles

advise front discs slightly pitted due to vehicle being stood.

advise front redg plate cracked,still easily readable and secure.

advise original mileage in kilometres now in miles.

Fail 7 May 2009 92,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise front discs slightly pitted due to vehicle being stood.

advise front redg plate cracked,still easily readable and secure.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 49,352 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 49,348 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 46,697 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge and perrishing on outer wall

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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FG51 RBU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 RBU, 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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FG51 RBU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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