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FN51 HDY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,902 mi
Last recorded111,902 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 HDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 111,902 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake pads approx 4mm wear left

Front exhaust mounting deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 96,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged stating too mishape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 87,329 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2020 81,649 miles

rear tyres starting too crack on inner side walls

Pass 6 Sep 2019 74,181 miles

rear pads 3mm of wear left

Fail 6 Sep 2019 74,181 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

rear pads 3mm of wear left

Pass 7 Sep 2018 66,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres inner edge wearing

Pass 6 Sep 2017 58,708 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 58,664 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 54,759 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 50,403 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,190 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 42,293 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 38,856 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 35,191 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 30,898 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,476 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,746 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 17,914 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)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 12,714 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 HDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HDY, 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 HDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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