MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,642 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both beam patterns weak
both rear wheel arches rusty
rear suspension rusty
Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
nearside and offside front sills badly corroded by jacking points. Recommend removing sill covers and checking extent of corrosion / repairing
sill covers, floor covers and wheel arch liners fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside lenses (1.7.5a)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)
plastic under trays and side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas
tyre pressures low
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward most inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)
under-trays and side-skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing
surface corrosion rear suspension,rear subframe mounts
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing
surface corrosion rear suspension,rear subframe mounts
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
plastic sideskirts, undertrays and wheelarch liners fitted not allowing full inspection of corroded prescribed areas
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear brake pipe corroded
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear brake pipe corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
o/s/f antiroll bar link rod worn
o/s/f tyre punctured(nail in tread)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/f tyre punctured(nail in tread)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FX51 VWA 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 VWA, 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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FX51 VWA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2001.
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