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GJ51 JVN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,357 mi
Last recorded126,357 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 126,357 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 125,436 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 121,194 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 118,209 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 118,209 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 112,906 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 112,840 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 107,706 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 107,706 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 100,739 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 91,204 miles

Both mirrors loose.

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 16 Sep 2016 91,204 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint rear (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

passenger door does not latch securely closed bootlid (6.2.B.1a)

Both mirrors loose.

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 29 Sep 2015 84,015 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 84,015 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 77,727 miles

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 70,725 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 3 Oct 2011 55,858 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 50,442 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 28 Sep 2010 50,435 miles

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

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)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 1 Oct 2008 38,071 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 3 Oct 2007 34,586 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 30,508 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 25,388 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 JVN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JVN, 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 JVN registered?

GJ51 JVN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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