MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,598 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Child seat fitted to n/s rear
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working o/s poor (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted to n/s rear
Higher smoke emissions than expected on vehicle with restricted RPM on smoke test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
seat lock light on [ seats secure ]
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
seat lock light on [ seats secure ]
Drivers seat lock indiacting fault (seat back locked in position )
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill covers fitted
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)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
rear tyre treads getting low
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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VA51 FAJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 VA51 FAJ, 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 VA51 FAJ registered?
VA51 FAJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2001.
Is VA51 FAJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for VA51 FAJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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