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G52 ALF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

110,671 mi
Last recorded110,671 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG52 ALF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 110,671 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust rattling midsection

Pass 16 Oct 2025 100,465 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 94,784 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 90,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Nov 2022 90,559 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2021 81,482 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front coil spring corroded.

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 75,056 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 69,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.00mm (both rear) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

paring brake only just within requirements

Pass 12 Dec 2018 61,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Dec 2018 61,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm shoulder (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2018 53,664 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Feb 2018 53,662 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.23mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2017 46,454 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces fair bit of corrosion (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both whitish should be amber (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play both steering rack inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 43,022 miles

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

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

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 28 Feb 2015 40,252 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 38,329 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 36,452 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,716 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 34,053 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,261 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,326 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,595 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 30,294 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 26,590 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 26,590 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G52 ALF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 G52 ALF, 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 G52 ALF registered?

G52 ALF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for G52 ALF shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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