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GJ51 FFH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,009 mi
Last recorded106,009 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 FFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 106,009 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 102,375 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 99,294 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 92,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside windscreen wiper starting to split & both wipers slightly worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear registration slightly faded

Rear underside components corroded

SRS lamp illuminated

Service due in 11 days

Fail 15 Oct 2012 92,962 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside windscreen wiper starting to split & both wipers slightly worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear registration slightly faded

Rear underside components corroded

SRS lamp illuminated

Service due in 11 days

Pass 11 Oct 2011 88,561 miles

Both front wiper blades are slightly worn.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads are getting low.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

SRS light is on.

Fail 10 Oct 2011 88,561 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front wiper blades are slightly worn.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads are getting low.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

SRS light is on.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 83,975 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 83,965 miles

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2009 80,318 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 80,318 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 76,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front tyre side wall cracking

near side rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2007 72,484 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 68,953 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside door mirror starting to deteriate

Pass 12 Oct 2005 65,332 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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 FFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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