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EJ51 GXL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,385 mi
Last recorded88,385 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 GXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 88,385 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight knock from shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over rear axle, covered in a thick grease (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside body/sills and suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 87,361 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 86,150 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2017 83,006 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 83,004 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 81,545 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 79,689 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 77,652 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2014 77,652 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 75,505 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2012 73,312 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 70,048 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2010 66,747 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 63,624 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 57,251 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 57,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 48,496 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 39,505 miles

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

Offside Front 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.

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 GXL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ51 GXL, 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 GXL registered?

EJ51 GXL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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