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G4 APT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,418 mi
Last recorded101,418 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 APT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 101,418 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 101,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 101,385 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 101,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 100,713 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 98,456 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 98,440 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 96,421 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 94,058 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 94,052 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 88,392 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 88,348 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 49,355 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no ratchet noise from parking brake

Pass 17 Jan 2006 43,364 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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G4 APT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 G4 APT, 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 G4 APT registered?

G4 APT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is G4 APT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G4 APT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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