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FJ51 UAW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,929 mi
Last recorded155,929 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 UAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 155,929 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 144,039 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 141,742 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 134,478 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 128,033 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 121,662 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 116,234 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 116,234 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 111,983 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 107,381 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 102,697 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 92,259 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2006 92,255 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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 UAW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FJ51 UAW, 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 FJ51 UAW registered?

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

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The MOT history for FJ51 UAW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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