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FY51 FYP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,467 mi
Last recorded91,467 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 FYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 91,467 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 91,467 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 90,307 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 87,778 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 87,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing low (2.0mm)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 85,525 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 85,525 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Dec 2011 82,677 miles

both main brake pipes at rear corroded

center and rear exhaust corroded and weeping

center exhaust mount corroded off but exhaust still supported

near side front tyre badly worn on outer edge and cracking in tread

off side front tyre worn on outer edge and cracking in tread

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2010 75,452 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 65,028 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 56,757 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 46,136 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 34,117 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 34,117 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 28,029 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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FY51 FYP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY51 FYP, 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

How do I check the history of FY51 FYP?

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What year was FY51 FYP registered?

FY51 FYP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is FY51 FYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 FYP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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