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GF51 XNY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

100,563 mi
Last recorded100,563 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 XNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 100,563 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 100,563 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 97,122 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 93,663 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 91,062 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view TWO SMALL CHIPS WITHIN SWEPT AREA OF WIPERS (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE FRONT-TO-REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED AT REAR BY FLEXI-HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 90,426 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK ON REAR DIFFERENTIAL, NOT DRIPPING AT TIME OF TEST (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER BRAKE PAD HAS 3-4MM FRICTION MATERIAL REMAINING (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower UNDERTRAYS FITTED PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION OF FLOOR/SILLS, REAR SUB-FRAME, FUEL PIPES AND FRONT TO REAR RIGID BRAKE PIPES

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER BRAKE PAD HAS 3-4MM FRICTION MATERIAL REMAINING (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated GREASE LEAKING OUT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower UNDERTRAYS FITTED PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION OF FLOOR/SILLS, REAR SUB-FRAME, FUEL PIPES AND FRONT TO REAR RIGID BRAKE PIPES

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 87,424 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 86,476 miles

N/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY TIGHT

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED - NEAR TO FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 83,201 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 81,300 miles

CENTRE / REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

REAR BRAKE PADS BECOMING WORN

Pass 11 Feb 2017 80,008 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn Partial seizure, functioning as intended (3.1.5)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 76,876 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 74,243 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 71,895 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 71,895 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 69,686 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2013 69,632 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 65,063 miles

HEADLIGHT ADJUSTER BROKEN ON THE O/S/F SUSPENSION

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2012 65,063 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight adjuster on the off suspension broken

Pass 15 Oct 2011 60,541 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 59,455 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 54,648 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 52,356 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 48,833 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 43,921 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 52,222 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 52,222 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 XNY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 XNY, 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 XNY?

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What year was GF51 XNY registered?

GF51 XNY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is GF51 XNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 XNY shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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