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GJ51 RUA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,501 mi
Last recorded72,501 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 72,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 72,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 71,706 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 69,780 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 68,117 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 66,319 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 64,464 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Nov 2020 64,448 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 62,447 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 59,396 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 56,965 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 56,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 54,149 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 54,149 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 52,475 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 52,474 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 50,989 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 50,987 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 49,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 45,260 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 43,627 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 43,601 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 42,163 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 40,367 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 37,470 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 35,685 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,311 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 35,307 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e) DANGEROUS

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

differentcial leaking

Pass 4 Sep 2006 31,354 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 26,502 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 RUA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 RUA, 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 RUA registered?

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

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