MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,902 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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
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
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front no. plate cracked
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.
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.
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge and perrishing on outer wall
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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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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