MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,796 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Upper Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides (2.5.A.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded
under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Upper Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides (2.5.A.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded
under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately both sides (3.6.A.3)
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately both sides (3.6.A.3)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
under vehicle suspension bush(s) and cover(s) slightly deteriorated
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
under vehicle suspension bush(s) and cover(s) slightly deteriorated
Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FP51 KGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 FP51 KGU, 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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FP51 KGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2001.
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