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FX51 YGY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,488 mi
Last recorded122,488 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 YGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 122,488 miles

Front Slight Play In Both Front Wheel Bearings

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Aug 2016 122,254 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working led in mirror inop (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak and possible diesel leak

Pass 11 Aug 2015 112,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2015 112,788 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 110,211 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 110,211 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 104,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2011 98,369 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 98,369 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 93,127 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 85,782 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 76,528 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 76,528 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 69,162 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 60,881 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 60,809 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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 YGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YGY, 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 YGY registered?

FX51 YGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is FX51 YGY safe to buy?

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