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FN51 UWO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,132 mi
Last recorded92,132 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 UWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 92,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 89,662 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 86,818 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 82,607 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 78,769 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 74,044 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 70,103 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 65,397 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 60,955 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 56,053 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 56,053 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 48,846 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 48,846 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 40,859 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 36,337 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 31,188 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 UWO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 UWO, 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 UWO registered?

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

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The MOT history for FN51 UWO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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