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GD51 NCF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,028 mi
Last recorded98,028 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 NCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 98,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Wing slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel Arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Wing slightly corroded

Offside Rear Wheel Arch slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2026 98,028 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wing slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel Arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Wing slightly corroded

Offside Rear Wheel Arch slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 83,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wing slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel Arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Wing slightly corroded

Offside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 83,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wing slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel Arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Wing slightly corroded

Offside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 73,699 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 73,699 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 64,209 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 54,293 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 47,519 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 44,739 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 35,635 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 33,476 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 29,838 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 29,649 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 29,115 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 28,717 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 27,827 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 26,331 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 24,090 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 21,844 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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GD51 NCF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NCF, 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 GD51 NCF registered?

GD51 NCF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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