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FL51 SGZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,667 mi
Last recorded120,667 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 SGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 120,667 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust brackets slightly deteriorated

vehicle outer body has rust

Fail 6 Jan 2016 120,667 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

exhaust brackets slightly deteriorated

vehicle outer body has rust

Pass 17 Oct 2014 117,139 miles

see advise sheet number 565932784203

Fail 9 Oct 2014 117,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash

different wheel fitted to nearside front

engine light on

Pass 29 Oct 2013 114,028 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 114,020 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 111,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake flexys just starting to crack

exhaust mounting brakets corroding

gearbox slightly damp with oil

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 3 Oct 2011 100,953 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 87,814 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front lower control arms, inner bushes split and deteriorating

exhaust bracket by diff very corroded

front tyres edges worn

offside rear tyre metallic object in edge of tread

Pass 12 Oct 2010 87,814 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front lower control arms, inner bushes split and deteriorating

exhaust bracket by diff very corroded

front tyres edges worn

offside rear tyre metallic object in edge of tread

Pass 12 Oct 2009 73,160 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 72,882 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 62,045 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 49,567 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 44,350 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 37,052 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 SGZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FL51 SGZ, 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 FL51 SGZ registered?

FL51 SGZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is FL51 SGZ safe to buy?

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