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GF51 WZH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,124 mi
Last recorded124,124 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 124,124 miles

EML light on

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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

Rear Lower coil spring corroded bothside (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle corroded

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 22 Mar 2016 120,614 miles

exhaust system deteriorated and poorly repaired but still supported adequately

Pass 10 Mar 2015 114,138 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust hangers missing but exhaust still secure

Pass 11 Mar 2014 105,609 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 99,638 miles

engine management light on

Pass 20 Mar 2012 92,046 miles

Engine Warning Light On

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 85,158 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 85,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 76,714 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 76,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 68,863 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 59,898 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 59,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 50,606 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 42,148 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 42,148 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 WZH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WZH, 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 WZH registered?

GF51 WZH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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