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GJ51 DLY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

200,316 mi
Last recorded200,316 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 DLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 200,316 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 190,717 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 190,717 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 183,826 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 182,194 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 175,801 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 167,511 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 167,498 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 160,716 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 152,891 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 136,366 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 119,280 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 105,308 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 DLY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DLY, 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 DLY registered?

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

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The MOT history for GJ51 DLY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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