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GD51 NBM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,123 mi
Last recorded157,123 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 NBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2023 157,123 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front lamp not working / defective lens broken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear diff leaking oil

bonnet catch opening device defective

parking travel

under vehicle/ all steering + suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2022 144,561 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

bonnet catch opening device defective

rear diff leaking

under vehicle/ all steering + suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2022 144,561 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

bonnet catch opening device defective

rear diff leaking

under vehicle/ all steering + suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 135,542 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - foot pedal spongy (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside very little effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 50% efficiency (1.2.1 (c))

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 3 Dec 2020 120,724 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

diff leaking oil

Fail 3 Dec 2020 120,724 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

diff leaking oil

Pass 31 Dec 2019 111,842 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 105,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 105,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 101,045 miles

advise n/s rear parking brake reading low recommend rear brake service borderline pass on m o t

Pass 13 Jul 2016 95,815 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 95,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 89,918 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 82,120 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 76,581 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 71,976 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 68,040 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 63,307 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 57,661 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Aug 2008 52,470 miles

BOTH FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES STARTING TO CRACK [FRONT]

N/S/FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 22 Aug 2007 45,963 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 37,752 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 37,752 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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GD51 NBM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GD51 NBM, 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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GD51 NBM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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