MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,629 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ESP and SRS lights on dash
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake discs worn and corroded
slight play in anti roll bar bushes
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ESP and SRS lights on dash
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake discs worn and corroded
slight play in anti roll bar bushes
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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FG51 YJS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 YJS, 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 YJS registered?
FG51 YJS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2001.
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