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FH51 DZX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,361 mi
Last recorded128,361 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 DZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 128,361 miles

Advise both front brake pipes corroded.

Pass 7 Feb 2017 120,888 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 120,886 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Advise both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 16 Feb 2016 113,706 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

play in o/s inner rack arm

Fail 16 Feb 2016 113,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

play in o/s inner rack arm

Pass 13 Jan 2015 70,212 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 70,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 95,877 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 84,887 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 80,314 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 72,891 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 64,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2009 55,898 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 53,075 miles

f/n/s disc pitted

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s mirror glass discoloured

Pass 3 Jul 2007 50,539 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 47,774 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroding

Front windscreen wiper blades starting to smear screen

Nail in o/s/r tyre outside repair zone

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 DZX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DZX, 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 DZX registered?

FH51 DZX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is FH51 DZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH51 DZX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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