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FN51 GOK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,516 mi
Last recorded131,516 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 GOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 131,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front disc in poor conidtion

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

N/s/r wheel slightly binding

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear disc in poor conidtion

Fail 8 Mar 2013 131,516 miles

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

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

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

EML light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front disc in poor conidtion

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

N/s/r wheel slightly binding

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

SRS light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear disc in poor conidtion

Pass 27 May 2011 130,368 miles

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

e m l light on

s r s light on

Fail 26 May 2011 130,367 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

e m l light on

s r s light on

Pass 28 May 2010 128,930 miles

engine management light lit

rear subframe rusty

srs light lit

Fail 28 May 2010 128,929 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light lit

rear subframe rusty

srs light lit

Pass 28 May 2009 127,779 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres seriously worn on inner edges

engine managment light on

near side front bulk head area fan box cover missing (posible pollen filter)

slight play in near side front steering system

Fail 27 May 2009 127,779 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres seriously worn on inner edges

engine managment light on

near side front bulk head area fan box cover missing (posible pollen filter)

slight play in near side front steering system

Pass 13 Mar 2008 125,198 miles

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)

front and rear brake pads low

Fail 13 Mar 2008 125,198 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Dec 2007 119,191 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 91,990 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 66,225 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 GOK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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