MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,484 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to front. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front badly bald on inside edge, canvas started to show.
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to front. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front badly bald on inside edge, canvas started to show.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear seat belts not checked
slight coolant leak
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
light engine oil leak
o/s mirror
oil leak rear axle
rear metal brake pipes corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
light engine oil leak
light oil leak on rear axle oil seal
offside door mirror glass slightly delaminated
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
os door mirror delaminated
osf tyre sied wall slightly damaged
os door mirror delaminated
slight oil leak on diff
sligth buldg in osf tyre
Oil leak
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight oil leak on diff
nsf wiper split
slight oil leak on diff
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate damaged
Nail in nearside rear tyre
r no plate delaminating
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
FY51 FZE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 FZE, 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 FZE?
You can check the full history of FY51 FZE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FY51 FZE registered?
FY51 FZE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2001.
Is FY51 FZE safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY51 FZE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FY51 FZE have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FY51 FZE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.