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GF51 YFN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,787 mi
Last recorded122,787 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 YFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 122,787 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 122,787 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both side (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 115,781 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 109,177 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 105,574 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint thrust rod (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 105,574 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint thrust rod (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 97,184 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 90,015 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 89,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 86,182 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 83,828 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 83,828 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 79,641 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 72,545 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 63,714 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 56,141 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 48,401 miles

O/S/FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 24 Mar 2007 41,036 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 32,701 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 YFN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YFN, 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 YFN registered?

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

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The MOT history for GF51 YFN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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