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GK51 FFJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,025 mi
Last recorded145,025 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 FFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 145,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

engine light on

start of corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 15 Mar 2017 144,995 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced faded/deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when side lights or main beam switched on with right turn signal on, offside front fog lamp flashes (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced faded/deteriorated (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

engine light on

start of corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Mar 2016 139,651 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 139,651 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 129,941 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 125,713 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 125,113 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 117,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 117,824 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 109,696 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 106,813 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 102,416 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 96,061 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 95,986 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 90,543 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 79,790 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 67,611 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 55,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GK51 FFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GK51 FFJ, 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 GK51 FFJ registered?

GK51 FFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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