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GL51 ABZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,660 mi
Last recorded153,660 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 ABZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 153,660 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 153,660 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 151,957 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 149,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2019 149,730 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 143,571 miles

front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Fail 23 Feb 2018 143,525 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 24 Feb 2017 135,504 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 135,502 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 130,053 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

N/S & O/S REAR BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY UNDER SEALANT HARD TO INSPECT

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt FRONT (2.4.G.2)

SILLS COVERS FITTED

Fail 22 Feb 2016 130,053 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

N/S & O/S REAR BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY UNDER SEALANT HARD TO INSPECT

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt FRONT (2.4.G.2)

SILLS COVERS FITTED

Pass 3 Feb 2015 123,531 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes covered inb sealant

Pass 31 Oct 2013 117,406 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 112,405 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 105,664 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 7 Jun 2010 98,792 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 94,751 miles

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 94,751 miles

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 86,210 miles

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 8,733 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 67,469 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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GL51 ABZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL51 ABZ, 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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GL51 ABZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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