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GJ51 JVO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,702 mi
Last recorded53,702 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 JVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 53,702 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 53,696 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 49,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS light on

Pass 27 Jan 2011 45,195 miles

Perishing cracks in offside front tyre.

Slight cracking in nearside front tyre.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 41,309 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,794 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 36,794 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,353 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,917 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 27,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 22,558 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 JVO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JVO, 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 JVO registered?

GJ51 JVO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GJ51 JVO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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