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GJ51 VGC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

114,427 mi
Last recorded114,427 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 VGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 114,427 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt damaged

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 114,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bolt damaged

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 107,547 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Mil light on2001

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jan 2022 107,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Mil light on2001

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 99,878 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 99,840 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 99,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged s/wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 99,758 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 99,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 20 Jan 2020 94,030 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 94,030 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Oct 2019 94,018 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 87,729 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 87,689 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 80,181 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 72,750 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 72,741 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,720 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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

esp light on

Pass 1 Aug 2014 60,783 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 58,498 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 58,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,555 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre starting to split on inner wall

Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,198 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 49,345 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 45,181 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 40,927 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 36,376 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 36,367 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 29,768 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 VGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 VGC, 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 VGC registered?

GJ51 VGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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