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FX51 ORB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,606 mi
Last recorded136,606 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 ORB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 136,606 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 136,606 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 126,899 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 126,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 117,543 miles

play noted in steering rack.

uneven wear noted on front tyres.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 117,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

play noted in steering rack.

uneven wear noted on front tyres.

Pass 31 May 2013 109,652 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 106,429 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 104,562 miles

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 12 Jan 2011 101,888 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 101,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 94,997 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 90,276 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 90,276 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 89,738 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 78,616 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 78,616 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre worn low close to legal limit

Pass 18 May 2006 70,747 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 70,389 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 70,385 miles

Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f anti roll bar bush not fitted corretly

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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FX51 ORB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FX51 ORB, 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 ORB registered?

FX51 ORB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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