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GJ51 UAU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,772 mi
Last recorded105,772 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 105,772 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2013 105,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2013 104,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear pads low...offside front lower arm worn

Pass 2 Sep 2011 85,183 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 85,183 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front wiper blades are not parking in the correct position

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 76,204 miles

both front [forward]lower suspension arms,inner mounting bushes worn splitting

engine management warning lamp staying on

front wiper blades splitting

n/s/f wheel outer rim damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2010 76,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front [forward]lower suspension arms,inner mounting bushes worn splitting

engine management warning lamp staying on

front wiper blades splitting

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/f wheel outer rim damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2009 69,709 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 63,690 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 63,690 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 57,833 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 50,240 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 UAU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UAU, 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 UAU registered?

GJ51 UAU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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