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GJ51 JVA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,679 mi
Last recorded85,679 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 85,679 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 82,618 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 76,219 miles

Both front headlight beam images poor -close to excess-

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 71,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 69,278 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 67,090 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 64,324 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 60,959 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 60,959 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 53,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 41,910 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 37,278 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 37,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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 JVA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 JVA, 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 JVA registered?

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

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