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FG51 VOO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,839 mi
Last recorded118,839 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 118,839 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 113,997 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 113,969 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 110,049 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 104,699 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 99,298 miles

Centre Exhaust Bracket Broken

Pass 21 Jun 2010 95,726 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 91,334 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 86,557 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 86,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 73,642 miles

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

wear to offside steering rack assembly almost excessive

Pass 6 Dec 2006 60,341 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 60,324 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 VOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VOO, 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 VOO registered?

FG51 VOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is FG51 VOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 VOO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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