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EJ51 GXP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,801 mi
Last recorded149,801 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 GXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 149,801 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 149,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 138,119 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

n/s/f o/s/f antiroll bar linkage ball joints medium play

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 30 Jan 2013 132,740 miles

EML Light On

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 132,740 miles

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

EML Light On

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 120,767 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 110,287 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 9,845 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 87,113 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 81,558 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 72,728 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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EJ51 GXP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ51 GXP registered?

EJ51 GXP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is EJ51 GXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ51 GXP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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