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GJ51 CWU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,317 mi
Last recorded173,317 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 CWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 173,317 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust pipe from joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 May 2018 173,317 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust pipe from joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 168,595 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 164,367 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 160,011 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 156,402 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 156,402 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 153,664 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 149,518 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 145,758 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 145,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 141,229 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 134,804 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 134,804 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 124,950 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 124,950 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 111,881 miles

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

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

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)

front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 19 Aug 2005 95,292 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 CWU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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