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GJ51 UOH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

399,244 mi
Last recorded399,244 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 UOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 399,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 392,333 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 377,231 miles

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

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

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

under the vehicle is corroded

washer jet donot work first time

Fail 24 May 2011 377,214 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under the vehicle is corroded

washer jet donot work first time

Pass 24 Aug 2010 203,881 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge

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

Slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 18 Aug 2010 203,881 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge

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

Slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 22 Sep 2009 197,817 miles

Both wiper blades in poor condition

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside mirror glass discoloured

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 181,246 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 181,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 164,618 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 141,209 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 141,209 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 UOH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UOH, 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 UOH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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