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GL51 DKV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,907 mi
Last recorded118,907 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 DKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 118,907 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs front and rear[nearside and offside] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front and rear [nearside and offside] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside d bushes worn but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside body sills corroded where can be seen[plastic body sills trims fitted] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all doors and wheel arches have corrosion but no sharp edges

Pass 18 Jul 2022 112,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 112,366 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 103,430 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 94,677 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jul 2020 94,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2019 86,431 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 80,247 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 70,842 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 68,220 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 66,400 miles

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Apr 2014 62,419 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 62,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 59,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 59,893 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 58,409 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 58,409 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 54,500 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 54,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 53,426 miles

NSF tyre sidewall signs of run flat damage

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 48,300 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 43,509 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 35,787 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 30,521 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 DKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GL51 DKV, 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 GL51 DKV registered?

GL51 DKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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