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GJ51 CWX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

128,028 mi
Last recorded128,028 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 128,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror indicator. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 both sides perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion on body/suspension components & underside.

Fail 24 Oct 2022 128,028 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 both sides (n0 beam image). (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault + Esp msg illuminated. (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror indicator. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 both sides perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion on body/suspension components & underside.

Pass 21 Oct 2021 125,210 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion on body & underside.

Pass 24 Oct 2020 122,614 miles

underside slight corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2020 122,610 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

underside slight corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2019 118,828 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 115,398 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 111,365 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 111,365 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 106,743 miles

both rear wheel arches are corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2015 102,054 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 98,275 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 98,275 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 92,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 89,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 85,687 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 85,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 82,983 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 80,452 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 77,098 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 73,041 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 69,805 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 CWX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CWX, 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 CWX registered?

GJ51 CWX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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