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PE51 FMG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,620 mi
Last recorded88,620 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 FMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 88,620 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 83,756 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 79,801 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 79,801 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 75,388 miles

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

front exhaust bracket slightly split but still secure

Pass 15 May 2013 70,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 66,863 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 62,443 miles

both rear tyres 3 mm 225/45/17y

o/s front suspension arm inner bush showing separation

Fail 1 Jun 2011 62,405 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres 3 mm 225/45/17y

o/s front suspension arm inner bush showing separation

Pass 4 Jun 2010 54,916 miles

exuast bracket loose

nearside bottom arm joint play

Pass 9 Jun 2009 47,131 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 36,974 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 26,034 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 18,899 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s front tyre cracking to outer sidewall

park lever high on application

rear tyres wearing to edge and showing indicators

Pass 19 Oct 2005 16,112 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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PE51 FMG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PE51 FMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE51 FMG registered?

PE51 FMG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is PE51 FMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 FMG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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