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GJ51 XET

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,938 mi
Last recorded84,938 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 XET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 84,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 84,937 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 78,838 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 78,754 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 72,939 miles

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

wipers deteriorated but still clear screen

Fail 12 May 2012 72,911 miles

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

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

wipers deteriorated but still clear screen

Pass 10 May 2011 67,871 miles

All four tyres on legal limit

Brake pad wear warning light on

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 63,356 miles

All 4 tyres wearing on edges of tread

O/S & N/S steering rack drumstick knuckles slightly worn

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 59,671 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 55,602 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 50,787 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 46,122 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 XET is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ51 XET registered?

GJ51 XET is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GJ51 XET shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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