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NL51 FBE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,808 mi
Last recorded90,808 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 FBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 90,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 89,130 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 89,128 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 87,771 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 86,505 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 86,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 85,613 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 84,226 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 84,224 miles

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2018 81,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 78,194 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cut in n/s/f tyre inner wall

parking brake lever slightly stiff

Pass 22 Aug 2016 75,174 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 72,627 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 68,502 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 63,066 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f inner suspension arm bushes showing signs of wear

Fail 20 Aug 2013 63,063 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 57,274 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust mount snapped but not insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2011 52,216 miles

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

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

UNDER BONNET INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

UNDER VEHICLE INSPECTION SEVERELY LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

Fail 19 Aug 2011 52,216 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

UNDER BONNET INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

UNDER VEHICLE INSPECTION SEVERELY LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 46,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

UNDER BONNET AND UNDER VEHICLE INSPECTIONS SEVERELY LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC GUARD COVERS.

Fail 17 Aug 2010 46,892 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

UNDER BONNET AND UNDER VEHICLE INSPECTIONS SEVERELY LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC GUARD COVERS.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2009 41,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

UNDER BONNET AND UNDER VEHICLE INSPECTIONS LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC GUARD COVERS.

Fail 17 Aug 2009 41,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

UNDER BONNET AND UNDER VEHICLE INSPECTIONS LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC GUARD COVERS.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 36,734 miles

UNDER BONNET AND UNDER VEHICLE INSPECTIONS LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC GUARD COVERS.

Pass 15 Aug 2007 31,727 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 26,003 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 26,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2005 20,773 miles

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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NL51 FBE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NL51 FBE, 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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NL51 FBE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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