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FX51 VFF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,451 mi
Last recorded120,451 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 VFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 120,451 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2024 119,142 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2024 119,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2023 117,993 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 116,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 115,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake requirements just met, lower brake effort on the near side rear wheel

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake grabbing without the foot brake being applied (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 110,771 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 107,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 107,200 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 103,596 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 94,997 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Parking brake dragging slightly

Nearside Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 94,413 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 94,413 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 89,868 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 84,563 miles

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

Nearside rear inner tyre wall slightly worn

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2009 84,536 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear inner tyre wall slightly worn

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2008 73,176 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2007 66,161 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 65,947 miles

Rubber ball joint cover on nearside front bottom suspension arm is coming away exposing joint.

Pass 18 Feb 2006 60,701 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 60,644 miles

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

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 VFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX51 VFF registered?

FX51 VFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is FX51 VFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 VFF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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