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GF51 YKA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

199,118 mi
Last recorded199,118 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 YKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 199,118 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the rear of o/s and n/s front to backs corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s headlight image staring to blur but ok attest

Pass 4 Jul 2022 193,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the rear of o/s and n/s front to backs above axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 193,529 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s front rear arm inner pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the rear of o/s and n/s front to backs above axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 188,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front o back's above rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s front cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear getting low on tread and have deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s rear spring's corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2020 186,173 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 180,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 170,789 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 162,602 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 154,137 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 144,523 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 144,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 137,610 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge/bald

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 127,917 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 119,905 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 109,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2010 93,867 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 80,938 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 80,842 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2008 69,895 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 60,535 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 60,533 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 52,855 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 52,855 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YKA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YKA, 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 YKA registered?

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

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