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FP51 STX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,519 mi
Last recorded148,519 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2019 148,519 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Oct 2019 148,490 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Back arm of the two. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2018 150,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play centre. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 141,864 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

under tray slight insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2016 135,213 miles

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

slight corrosion to body of vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2015 132,427 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 110,632 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in nearside front inner rack joint

Pass 27 Nov 2013 90,957 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 83,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play front wheelbearings

Pass 25 Nov 2011 77,022 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 77,022 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror cracked.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Nov 2010 70,104 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 61,278 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 61,276 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 55,672 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 55,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 47,559 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

plastic under covers fitted unable to check floor brake pipes fuel pipes etc

Pass 24 Nov 2006 38,100 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 30,837 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 STX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 STX, 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 STX registered?

FP51 STX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is FP51 STX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 STX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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