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FH51 NEO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

111,848 mi
Last recorded111,848 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 NEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 111,848 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 104,203 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 96,934 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 90,397 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 83,822 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 83,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 78,784 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 78,781 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2021 74,489 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 66,001 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 62,386 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 59,894 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 56,491 miles

rear tyres are starting to get low

Pass 13 Jun 2015 52,851 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 49,486 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 45,493 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 42,250 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jun 2011 39,126 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jun 2010 35,109 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 31,554 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 28,453 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 25,140 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 21,694 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 NEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 NEO, 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

How do I check the history of FH51 NEO?

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What year was FH51 NEO registered?

FH51 NEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is FH51 NEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH51 NEO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH51 NEO have outstanding finance?

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