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CV51 GZL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,820 mi
Last recorded108,820 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 GZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 108,820 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 108,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

secondary bonnet catch stiff.

Pass 28 Oct 2017 105,070 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 100,140 miles

Front tyres deteriorated,cracking in tread

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 100,140 miles

Front tyres deteriorated,cracking in tread

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 96,504 miles

engine management light on

Offside Rear tyre has foreign object in it

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

Offside Rear tyre appears low in pressure

Pass 27 Oct 2014 92,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff leak

suspect diesel leak from engine bay

Fail 24 Oct 2014 92,693 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff leak

suspect diesel leak from engine bay

Pass 2 Nov 2013 88,717 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 88,717 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2012 84,338 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 80,388 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 76,335 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 73,290 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 73,289 miles

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

off side front and both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 4 Nov 2008 68,083 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 61,310 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 54,053 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 53,941 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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CV51 GZL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CV51 GZL, 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 CV51 GZL registered?

CV51 GZL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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