MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,040 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
rear brake pipes and anti roll bar corroded. Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g) nearside rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) nearside front Coil spring incomplete but not insecure.
Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
rear brake pipes and anti roll bar corroded. Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g) nearside rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) nearside front Coil spring incomplete but not insecure.
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Coil spring incomplete but not insecure.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake pipes and anti roll bar corroded.
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Coil spring incomplete but not insecure.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)
Rear brake pipes and anti roll bar corroded.
offside & nearside rear tyres worn on centre edges close to legal limit
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
offside & nearside rear tyres worn on centre edges close to legal limit
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear wheel arches rusting
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear wheel arches rusting
Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY51 FZD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 FY51 FZD, 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 FY51 FZD registered?
FY51 FZD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2001.
Is FY51 FZD safe to buy?
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