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GF51 HXN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,412 mi
Last recorded118,412 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 HXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 118,412 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 118,412 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 108,406 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Rear both indicators discoloured

Pass 6 Nov 2014 102,279 miles

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 91,522 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 86,628 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 80,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 80,593 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 74,425 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 68,183 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge worn heavy tread not cut as deep

slight corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

Pass 9 Oct 2008 61,480 miles

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

Small cut in the outer wall of the nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2007 53,840 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 44,034 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 32,856 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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GF51 HXN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GF51 HXN, 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

How do I check the history of GF51 HXN?

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What year was GF51 HXN registered?

GF51 HXN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is GF51 HXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 HXN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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