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FN51 UWX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

189,518 mi
Last recorded189,518 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 189,518 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE LOW

Pass 31 Jul 2014 173,403 miles

o/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2013 144,813 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 119,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 119,376 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 95,983 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

middle exhuat bracket broken

Fail 12 Aug 2011 95,983 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

middle exhuat bracket broken

Pass 19 Aug 2010 76,944 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 56,908 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 56,908 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 37,591 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 30,654 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 24,340 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 20,416 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 UWX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UWX, 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 UWX registered?

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

Is FN51 UWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 UWX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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