MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,749 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust bracket is missing
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust bracket is missing
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
O/S/F tyre ouer edge worn.
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
auto trans fliud silght oil leak
Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
auto trans fliud silght oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
diff leaking oil
management light on
rear heat shield loose
side skirts fitted
slight play steering rack
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.
engine management light on
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres wearing on inner edges
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres wearing on inner edges
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GF51 TYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 TYA, 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 TYA registered?
GF51 TYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2001.
Is GF51 TYA safe to buy?
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