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FY51 GLF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

152,078 mi
Last recorded152,078 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 GLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 152,078 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 150,273 miles

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 146,272 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 142,645 miles

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/

Pass 4 May 2017 139,369 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 134,620 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 130,785 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 130,785 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 126,168 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 122,070 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2012 119,050 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 114,935 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

stone chip in windscreen

tracking

Pass 24 Feb 2010 109,965 miles

drivers door mirror glass starting to delaminate.boot split on l/h/f trque arm.ratchet clicker not working.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 100,003 miles

l/h/front castor arm ball joint boot perished

Fail 18 Feb 2009 100,003 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 91,958 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 91,958 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2007 79,732 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 79,731 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 69,951 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 69,951 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 64,143 miles

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.

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 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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