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GF51 TXW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,575 mi
Last recorded104,575 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 TXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 104,575 miles

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

rear diff leaking

Fail 19 Dec 2022 104,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 21 Dec 2021 97,919 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear diff seepage of oil

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Dec 2021 97,918 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear diff seepage of oil

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2020 91,200 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 83,862 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 83,862 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 83,862 miles

Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 75,139 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has perishing(cracks) on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has perishing(cracks) on outer sidewall

Fail 28 Jul 2017 75,137 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bothside (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre has perishing(cracks) on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has perishing(cracks) on outer sidewall

Pass 18 Aug 2016 70,243 miles

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

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Aug 2016 70,243 miles

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 69,566 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Slight play in steering rack, offside.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 68,302 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 65,645 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 63,227 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 60,264 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 60,264 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 55,354 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 49,803 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 44,420 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 39,375 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 33,033 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 TXW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 GF51 TXW, 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 GF51 TXW registered?

GF51 TXW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is GF51 TXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 TXW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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