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GJ51 CWT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

34,151 mi
Last recorded34,151 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 CWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 34,151 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 34,124 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 34,120 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 34,119 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 34,116 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 34,096 miles

engine light on

Pass 13 Jul 2016 34,089 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 34,081 miles

engine light on

Pass 22 Jul 2014 34,080 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 33,772 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 33,772 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,671 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 32,603 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 30,978 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 29,188 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 27,272 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 24,601 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 21,607 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 19,365 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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GJ51 CWT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GJ51 CWT, 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 GJ51 CWT registered?

GJ51 CWT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GJ51 CWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ51 CWT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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