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GJ51 CWW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,425 mi
Last recorded102,425 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 102,425 miles

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 102,245 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2019 92,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 84,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 77,981 miles

Eml light on

Pass 9 Mar 2016 69,384 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 60,064 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 51,608 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 40,792 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 27,108 miles

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

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

offside (and nearside front) Tyre worn unevenly and heavely perished on side walls

Fail 2 Sep 2010 27,094 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

offside (and nearside front) Tyre worn unevenly and heavely perished on side walls

Pass 27 Aug 2009 20,698 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 20,698 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 18,906 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 15,873 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 13,221 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 CWW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CWW, 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 CWW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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