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FP51 OLO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,005 mi
Last recorded84,005 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 OLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 84,005 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 84,005 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 81,061 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 80,929 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 73,815 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 69,615 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 69,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 64,496 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 57,805 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre heavy outer treads wear

Pass 29 Sep 2011 52,109 miles

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

full under tray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2010 46,971 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 41,046 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 41,046 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 33,852 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,299 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 27,037 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 18,629 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 12,055 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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FP51 OLO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FP51 OLO, 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 FP51 OLO registered?

FP51 OLO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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