MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,236 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
child seat fitted unable to check seat belts fully
engine covers obscuring testable items
offside rear tyre wearing on edges 205/55/16
oil leak
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
stonechips in windscreen
undertrays obscuring testable items
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
child seat fitted unable to check seat belts fully
engine covers obscuring testable items
offside front tyre wearing on edges 205/55/16
offside rear tyre wearing on edges 205/55/16
oil leak
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
stonechips in windscreen
undertrays obscuring testable items
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside & offside front tyres at minimum tread depth of 1.6mm at edges of 3/4 tread width.Boot displaced on nearside front outer end of torque strut.
Nearside & offside front tyres at minimum tread depth of 1.6mm at edges of 3/4 tread width.Boot displaced on nearside front outer end of torque strut.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
N/S/F TYRE 1.6MM
O/S/F TYRE 2MM
REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED AROUND FIXINGS
WINDSCREEN HAS A NUMBER OF CHIPS [ZONE B]
N/S/F TYRE 1.6MM
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
O/S/F TYRE 2MM
REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED AROUND FIXINGS
WINDSCREEN HAS A NUMBER OF CHIPS [ZONE B]
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GF51 YWD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 YWD, 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 YWD registered?
GF51 YWD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2001.
Is GF51 YWD safe to buy?
The MOT history for GF51 YWD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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