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G17 GBB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,069 mi
Last recorded87,069 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 GBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 87,069 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 87,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2014 79,495 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 73,565 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 73,565 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2012 67,637 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine managemnt light staying on

Pass 17 Feb 2011 63,275 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 63,265 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2010 58,396 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2010 58,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 51,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

windscreen has small stone-chip

Pass 2 Feb 2009 51,074 miles

windscreen has small stone-chip

Pass 30 May 2008 49,924 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 46,998 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 43,283 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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G17 GBB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G17 GBB, 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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G17 GBB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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