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GJ51 DMU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,711 mi
Last recorded66,711 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 DMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 66,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 62,233 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 62,229 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 57,548 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished/Cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 57,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti Roll Bar Fouling Offside Front Lower Arm.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished/Cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 45,850 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 45,849 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure Both mounts/hangers corroded off!! (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure Mount/hanger corroded off!! (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Bracket broken!! (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Corroded on inner braking surface!! (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 34,907 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 34,902 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Wont adjust. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Nearside and offside anti roll bar 'D' bushes splitting.

Front Nearside and offside brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

Front Nearside front and offside front wheel bearing slight play.

Nearside Front Catalyst convertor down pipe bracket broken due to corrosion.

Offside Rear Tyre perishing, outer edge wearing smooth (4mm).

Rear Nearside and offside brake hoses slightly perishing.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 24,752 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 23,107 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 21,575 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 20,356 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 19,027 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 17,254 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 15,563 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 14,235 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 13,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 13,020 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 11,557 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 10,241 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 DMU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DMU, 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 DMU registered?

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

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