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G17 GMD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,289 mi
Last recorded91,289 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 GMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 91,289 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 87,867 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 84,861 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 80,632 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 75,406 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 72,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 68,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 63,109 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 63,109 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 58,527 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 55,961 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 52,683 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 52,683 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 48,035 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 48,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 44,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 41,968 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 37,370 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 32,067 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 32,067 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 26,533 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 21,531 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 15,651 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 10,424 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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G17 GMD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 G17 GMD, 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 G17 GMD registered?

G17 GMD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is G17 GMD safe to buy?

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