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GJ51 DSX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,407 mi
Last recorded118,407 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 DSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 118,407 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 117,898 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 115,346 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 113,131 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 112,444 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 106,171 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 97,699 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 91,810 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 91,914 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2011 86,387 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 86,387 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 73,346 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 73,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 62,921 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 48,983 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 47,556 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 47,539 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2006 44,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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 DSX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DSX, 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 DSX registered?

GJ51 DSX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is GJ51 DSX safe to buy?

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