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FV51 GGU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,989 mi
Last recorded129,989 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 GGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 129,989 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine lamp on

offside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2018 129,986 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine lamp on

offside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 123,008 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)

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

engine lamp on

rear brake hoses cracking

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2017 123,008 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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

engine lamp on

rear brake hoses cracking

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 117,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

engine lamp on

Pass 13 Feb 2015 111,455 miles

engine lamp on

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Feb 2014 103,444 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 10 Feb 2014 103,444 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 96,654 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 96,654 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 83,800 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre exhaust rear silencer corroded & bowing at exit pipe.

exhaust support at gearbox fractured,but still supported by other mount's.

front tyres worn on edges, but n/side close to being void on inner edge.

rear brake pad's thiught to be close 1.5mm minimum wear thickness.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 83,800 miles

centre exhaust rear silencer corroded & bowing at exit pipe.

exhaust support at gearbox fractured,but still supported by other mount's.

front tyres worn on edges, but n/side close to being void on inner edge.

rear brake pad's thiught to be close 1.5mm minimum wear thickness.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 79,173 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 79,173 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2010 76,018 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 62,863 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 51,765 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 51,765 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 47,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2007 47,560 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2006 41,189 miles

n/s tyre worn outer edge †wiper blades poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,997 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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FV51 GGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FV51 GGU, 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 FV51 GGU registered?

FV51 GGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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