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GJ51 JVV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

180,895 mi
Last recorded180,895 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 JVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 180,895 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 164,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 137,509 miles

Both front tyres treads are low on the outer edges

Both of the main centre brake pipes at the rear over the axle are corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 107,006 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 99,576 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 23 Sep 2011 99,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Sep 2010 91,259 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 83,970 miles

front wipers slightly smearey

Pass 22 Aug 2008 73,800 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 73,800 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 55,304 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 51,883 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 45,083 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 JVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel 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 JVV, 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 JVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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