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SF51 FMP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,450 mi
Last recorded107,450 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 FMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 107,450 miles

front near side brake disc showing signs of wear starting

front near side brake pads showing signs of wearing down

front off side brake pads are wearing down

front off side brakedisc showing signs of wear starting

Pass 29 Jan 2011 95,874 miles

near side front tyre is wearing on outer edges

near side rear tyre is starting to get down

suspect front brake pads are getting down

Fail 29 Jan 2011 95,874 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side front tyre is wearing on outer edges

near side rear tyre is starting to get down

suspect front brake pads are getting down

Pass 20 Nov 2009 82,502 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 82,502 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 72,892 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 72,890 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 60,136 miles

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

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

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

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Pass 19 Oct 2006 58,107 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 54,606 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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SF51 FMP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SF51 FMP, 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 SF51 FMP registered?

SF51 FMP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is SF51 FMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 FMP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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