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GF51 YHL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,362 mi
Last recorded133,362 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 YHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2013 133,362 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2013 133,250 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 121,103 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 112,262 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 102,261 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 102,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 98,283 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 92,676 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 85,283 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 64,600 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 47,776 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 YHL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YHL, 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 YHL registered?

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

Is GF51 YHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 YHL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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