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GKZ 5297

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,019 mi
Last recorded110,019 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKZ 5297
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 110,019 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 99,178 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 87,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 86,775 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Fail 25 Feb 2016 68,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 25 Feb 2015 86,340 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 85,632 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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GKZ 5297 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GKZ 5297, 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 GKZ 5297 registered?

GKZ 5297 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 August 2001.

Is GKZ 5297 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKZ 5297 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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