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GF51 XHE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,742 mi
Last recorded139,742 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 139,742 miles

EML On

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s door mirror loose

parking brake switch sticky

requires tracking

suspension and brake components corroded

suspension rubbers deteriorated

wheel arches corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2016 139,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint foremost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

EML On

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s door mirror loose

requires tracking

suspension and brake components corroded

suspension rubbers deteriorated

wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 131,687 miles

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

m.i.l light on

Pass 14 Apr 2015 129,837 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 129,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 120,659 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 116,610 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 116,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 108,336 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 108,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 100,080 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 100,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 21 Sep 2010 91,374 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 91,113 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 82,992 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 15 Sep 2008 71,396 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 28 Aug 2007 58,854 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 47,401 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 XHE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XHE, 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 XHE registered?

GF51 XHE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GF51 XHE safe to buy?

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