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FN51 UWL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,473 mi
Last recorded118,473 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 UWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 118,473 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 112,192 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 112,191 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 110,358 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 110,147 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 107,412 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 104,525 miles

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

corrosion to brake pipes

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2015 89,704 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 2 Jul 2014 86,206 miles

Oil leak

slight play in osf inner rack end

Pass 2 Jul 2013 83,992 miles

both rear brake pipes going to flexy's corrding

o/s/f mirror faided / deteriorating

Fail 2 Jul 2013 83,992 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brake pipes going to flexy's corrding

o/s/f mirror faided / deteriorating

Pass 27 Jun 2012 81,073 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 77,942 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 74,892 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 74,888 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 71,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 71,326 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 67,025 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 58,145 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 48,229 miles

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

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 UWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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