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GO51 FAR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,526 mi
Last recorded75,526 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO51 FAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 75,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 59,029 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 53,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

side repeater lens slight damaged, nearside

Pass 11 Jan 2018 52,156 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside door ()

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance nearside lens (1.4.A.2e)

tyre on outer sidewall show signs [run flat] deterioration, nearside front

Pass 19 Jan 2017 50,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ie 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 49,258 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

gearbox mount worn

nearside mirror frame damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2015 47,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

nearside mirror frame damaged

oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2015 47,872 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

nearside mirror frame damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2013 45,935 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust bracket broken but still secure

nearside mirror frame damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2012 44,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 20 Nov 2012 44,142 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 25 Nov 2011 42,153 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s mirror secure but not fixed in the folded out position

Pass 29 Nov 2010 39,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 35,913 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 32,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 29,710 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 29,710 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 26,072 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 26,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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GO51 FAR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GO51 FAR, 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 GO51 FAR registered?

GO51 FAR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is GO51 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GO51 FAR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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