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FH51 DUJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,711 mi
Last recorded140,711 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 DUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 140,711 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 140,711 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

indicator /wiper switch incomplete but working

Pass 5 Apr 2016 137,419 miles

both front tyres worn in inner edges

wiper switch faulty but works

Fail 4 Apr 2016

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn in inner edges

wiper switch faulty but works

Pass 8 Apr 2015 129,192 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 129,190 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 122,924 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 116,009 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 107,741 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 99,436 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 89,688 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 79,955 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 74,723 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 70,842 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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FH51 DUJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FH51 DUJ, 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 FH51 DUJ registered?

FH51 DUJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is FH51 DUJ safe to buy?

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