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FX51 VWA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,642 mi
Last recorded109,642 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2020 109,642 miles

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 103,569 miles

both beam patterns weak

both rear wheel arches rusty

rear suspension rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2018 100,369 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 95,872 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 91,684 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 88,630 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 88,630 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 85,534 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 80,909 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 72,763 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 65,433 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2011 65,427 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 59,369 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 55,222 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 49,087 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 49,086 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 40,247 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 31,523 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 28,547 miles

o/s/f tyre punctured(nail in tread)

Fail 30 May 2006 28,547 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre punctured(nail in tread)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 25,254 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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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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