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FN51 GNZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,955 mi
Last recorded99,955 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 GNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 99,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 95,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 94,167 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55ZR16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 90,317 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 88,196 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 85,905 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 82,388 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 79,966 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 77,532 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 74,312 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 71,121 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 71,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

service light on

Pass 31 Jul 2012 68,123 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 68,123 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 65,225 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 65,225 miles

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

Coolant level warning light on

Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,848 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 58,022 miles

front brake disc's worn

slight play in both front lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 21 Aug 2009 58,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

front brake disc's worn

slight play in both front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 14 Aug 2008 52,981 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 52,981 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 47,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 42,677 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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FN51 GNZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FN51 GNZ, 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 FN51 GNZ registered?

FN51 GNZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FN51 GNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 GNZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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