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GJ51 XEZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,141 mi
Last recorded89,141 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 XEZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 89,141 miles

nearside headlamp cleaning device missing

Fail 16 Feb 2016 89,141 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside headlamp cleaning device missing

Pass 16 Feb 2015 80,828 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 78,157 miles

Bonnet release will soon need attention

Exhaust centre mounting corroded and split

Front number plate cracked

Rear nearside tyre worn

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2014 78,157 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Bonnet release will soon need attention

Exhaust centre mounting corroded and split

Front number plate cracked

Rear nearside tyre worn

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 74,596 miles

both front indicators are not functioning and have been replaced by fog lights

both wipers will need attention

front nearside tyre is worn

Fail 13 Feb 2013 74,596 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

both front indicators are not functioning and have been replaced by fog lights

both wipers will need attention

front nearside tyre is worn

Pass 15 Feb 2012 71,359 miles

front brake discs are worn

front nearside anti-roll bar link rod is worn

front nearside front control arm inner bush is perished and split

front nearside tyre is worn

front number plate will need attention

Pass 24 Feb 2011 66,476 miles

both front lower arm front bushes are perished and split

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear brake pads are worn and on the limit

Fail 23 Feb 2011 66,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front lower arm front bushes are perished and split

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear brake pads are worn and on the limit

Fail 17 Feb 2011 66,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 61,864 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 57,610 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 57,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 50,999 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 45,512 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 45,512 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Both front & rear disc wearing

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 XEZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XEZ, 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 XEZ registered?

GJ51 XEZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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