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FL51 OUC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,410 mi
Last recorded69,410 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 OUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 69,410 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 68,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 67,545 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2024 67,545 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2023 65,834 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 64,866 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 63,914 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 63,520 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 63,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 61,830 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 61,801 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 60,146 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 58,156 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,277 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 54,738 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 52,862 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,270 miles

one rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded away

Pass 27 Mar 2012 48,809 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 46,774 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 44,540 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 41,850 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,168 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 33,277 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 29,375 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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FL51 OUC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FL51 OUC, 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

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What year was FL51 OUC registered?

FL51 OUC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is FL51 OUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 OUC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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