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FN51 UXA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

45,326 mi
Last recorded45,326 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 UXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 45,326 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026 45,322 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 37,865 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 35,120 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 30,564 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 30,021 miles

REAR ROLL BAR CORRODED

Pass 2 Aug 2018 29,244 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 28,528 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 27,668 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 26,471 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 25,419 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 24,634 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Aug 2012 23,871 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 22,552 miles

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

exhaust system corroded in places

undertray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 17 Aug 2010 20,963 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 19,561 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 17,674 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 16,139 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 14,048 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 11,132 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 UXA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 UXA, 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 UXA registered?

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

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