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BL51 GGX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,851 mi
Last recorded155,851 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 GGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 155,851 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 150,316 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 142,631 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 135,236 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 129,869 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 124,355 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 115,661 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 108,327 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2011 108,327 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 97,140 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 97,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 87,012 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 76,239 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 76,239 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 71,511 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 51,455 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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BL51 GGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BL51 GGX, 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 BL51 GGX registered?

BL51 GGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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