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GK51 UXP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,262 mi
Last recorded134,262 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 UXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 134,262 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 132,387 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 128,356 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 128,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 117,001 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 117,001 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 94,367 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 76,785 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 67,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 67,356 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 55,050 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 42,922 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 UXP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 GK51 UXP, 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 UXP registered?

GK51 UXP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is GK51 UXP safe to buy?

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