MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,166 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front mirror slightly insecure
Nearside front tyre wearing around inner edge
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear tyre wearing around inner edge
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Vehicles belly-pan wet with diesel , no leaks found at time of test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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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FX51 BEW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FX51 BEW, 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 FX51 BEW registered?
FX51 BEW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2001.
Is FX51 BEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for FX51 BEW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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