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FJ51 UAS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,031 mi
Last recorded130,031 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 UAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 130,031 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 127,555 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 127,555 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 121,839 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 120,676 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 120,672 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 119,793 miles

engine management light on

Fail 25 May 2017 119,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 Jun 2016 116,881 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pads 20% both side

engine management light on

Pass 11 May 2015 113,485 miles

Engine mangenment warning lamp ON

Pass 4 Oct 2014 112,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2014 112,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 109,550 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 109,546 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 105,198 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 105,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 Dec 2010 99,062 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 98,960 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 93,616 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 93,616 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 87,471 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 77,707 miles

offside mirror glass slightly deteriated.

Fail 1 Dec 2007 77,707 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside mirror glass slightly deteriated.

Pass 1 Jun 2006 60,619 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 UAS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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