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GF51 ZKG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,760 mi
Last recorded86,760 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 86,760 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 86,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 79,306 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 71,603 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 69,548 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 67,975 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 65,839 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 63,950 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 61,942 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 59,200 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 59,200 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 57,027 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 54,245 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 54,245 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 51,472 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 51,472 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 47,873 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 43,904 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 41,695 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 33,289 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 ZKG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZKG, 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 ZKG registered?

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

Is GF51 ZKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 ZKG shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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