MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,616 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all suspension and brake parts corroded
all wheel rims showing damage on inside rims no apparant depressions in sidewalls
bonett pull broken use pliers on cable to open
chips in windscreen
down pipe and rear silencer heat shields broken
engine oil leak
exhaust system in a poor condition
front number plate cracked
grille panel insecure
n/s door mirror repeter light glass broken
n/s headlamp reflector in a poor condition
n/s/f tyre kerb scuffer torn no cord showing
n/s/r seat belt and seat back not checked child seat fitted
o/s heaqdlamp height adjuster in-op
o/s rack boot oil soaked
plastic sills
rear silencer corroded and in a poor condition
slihgt movement in o/s/r drop link
suspension not of a standard type
unable to check lower part of rear springs which sit in suspension arms
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all suspension and brake parts corroded
all wheel rims showing damage on inside rims no apparant depressions in sidewalls
bonett pull broken use pliers on cable to open
chips in windscreen
down pipe and rear silencer heat shields broken
engine oil leak
exhaust system in a poor condition
front number plate cracked
grille panel insecure
n/s door mirror repeter light glass broken
n/s headlamp reflector in a poor condition
n/s/f tyre kerb scuffer torn no cord showing
n/s/r seat belt and seat back not checked child seat fitted
o/s heaqdlamp height adjuster in-op
o/s rack boot oil soaked
plastic sills
rear silencer corroded and in a poor condition
slihgt movement in o/s/r drop link
suspension not of a standard type
unable to check lower part of rear springs which sit in suspension arms
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Full engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
under body covers fitted
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FN51 GRU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 GRU, 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 GRU registered?
FN51 GRU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2001.
Is FN51 GRU safe to buy?
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