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FN51 GTF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,760 mi
Last recorded194,760 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 GTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 194,760 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner face long cut, not reaching cords

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

Offside Rear wheel binding to manual rotation

Fail 23 Sep 2016 194,749 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre inner face long cut, not reaching cords

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

Offside Rear wheel binding to manual rotation

Pass 19 Sep 2015 190,876 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 187,237 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 180,294 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front fog lamp broken

Pass 24 Aug 2012 172,931 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 161,206 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 161,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 149,975 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 149,975 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 137,425 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 121,088 miles

front wipers poor

o/s mirror slightly faded

Pass 4 Sep 2007 105,381 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 89,836 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 77,374 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 GTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GTF, 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 GTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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