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FN51 UXC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,398 mi
Last recorded95,398 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 95,398 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 95,397 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 94,749 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded mid to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 93,848 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 92,762 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 91,908 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 91,908 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 87,046 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 86,459 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 86,459 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 75,273 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 26 Aug 2011 75,273 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Aug 2010 65,673 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 65,673 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

all wheels damaged

ecu lamp on

exhaust corroded

front and rear discs lipped and corroded

fuel flap damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2009 53,345 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 43,837 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 43,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 38,815 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 UXC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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