MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear back plates corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mill (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mill (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear hand brake low readings possible work required
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mill (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and tyre also cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)
vehicle has underbody corrosion /rear/
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear heat shield loose
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)
rear heat shield loose
nearside rear tyre worn to outer edge
both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges
stone chip in windscreen
tracking
drivers door mirror glass starting to delaminate.boot split on l/h/f trque arm.ratchet clicker not working.
l/h/front castor arm ball joint boot perished
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
l/h/front castor arm ball joint boot perished
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside 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 GLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 GLF, 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 GLF registered?
FY51 GLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2001.
Is FY51 GLF safe to buy?
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