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EJ51 GWU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

223,218 mi
Last recorded223,218 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 GWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 223,218 miles

Body generally rusty

n/s mirror damaged

rear brake pipes starting to show corrosion

rear suspension bushes perished

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2017 223,201 miles

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

Body generally rusty

n/s mirror damaged

rear brake pipes starting to show corrosion

rear suspension bushes perished

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 219,983 miles

some noise from suspenshion joints

some play in stearing joints some play osf wheel bearing body rusty in places

Pass 18 Aug 2015 212,119 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 205,637 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 205,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 201,719 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 197,374 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 189,206 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 1 Aug 2011 189,184 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2010 178,113 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 12 Aug 2010 178,113 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2009 171,568 miles

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

slight low patch on n/s rear tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2009 171,481 miles

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

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

slight low patch on n/s rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2008 163,287 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f wing repeater has 2 of 5 bulbs not working

Fail 13 Aug 2008 163,278 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f wing repeater has 2 of 5 bulbs not working

Pass 22 Aug 2007 152,124 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 152,106 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2007 149,676 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 135,374 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 135,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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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EJ51 GWU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EJ51 GWU, 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 EJ51 GWU registered?

EJ51 GWU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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