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DK51 GHZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

182,078 mi
Last recorded182,078 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 GHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 182,078 miles

Hand operated control valve slightly corroded (3.2.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 180,576 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 102,316 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 94,822 miles

Front discs worn.

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 87,463 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 83,037 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 76,979 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 71,631 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 71,549 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 68,076 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 60,601 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 47,656 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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DK51 GHZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DK51 GHZ, 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 DK51 GHZ registered?

DK51 GHZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is DK51 GHZ safe to buy?

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