MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play the front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on drivers view windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged
light failure system says faulty light but no fault found
o/s door mirror deteriorated
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight damage to nearside rear tyre wall
both front to rear brake pipes corroded
n/s/r tyre wall damaged
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front tyre wall damaged
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
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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MA51 FFV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 MA51 FFV, 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 MA51 FFV registered?
MA51 FFV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2001.
Is MA51 FFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for MA51 FFV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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