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FJ51 UAC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,589 mi
Last recorded128,589 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 UAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 128,589 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 128,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 123,022 miles

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

Rear exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 24 Nov 2015 123,005 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 20 Nov 2014 121,127 miles

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

exhaust rear support bracket broken

Fail 19 Nov 2014 121,126 miles

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

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

exhaust rear support bracket broken

Pass 11 Nov 2013 118,345 miles

exhaust rear support bracket broken

Pass 14 Nov 2012 115,456 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 115,453 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 112,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 29 Nov 2010 108,280 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 108,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 108,415 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 93,022 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 80,710 miles

Osf tyre is worn on outer edge,and has a cut on side wall(not down to cord)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 80,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Osf tyre is worn on outer edge,and has a cut on side wall(not down to cord)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 72,673 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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FJ51 UAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FJ51 UAC, 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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FJ51 UAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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