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GF51 ZRY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,185 mi
Last recorded146,185 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 ZRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2014 146,185 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 132,342 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 117,663 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 112,387 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 104,620 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 104,620 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 94,229 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 94,229 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 71,132 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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 ZRY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZRY, 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 ZRY registered?

GF51 ZRY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is GF51 ZRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 ZRY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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