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GL51 HGC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,899 mi
Last recorded70,899 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 HGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 70,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 70,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 69,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 67,003 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 65,312 miles

all 4 tyres cracking ageing o/s/r very bad screw in o/s/f

Pass 28 Jul 2017 64,299 miles

both rear tyres under-inflated also signs of ageing

Fail 27 Jul 2017 64,299 miles

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

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

both rear tyres under-inflated also signs of ageing

Pass 8 Jul 2016 63,282 miles

Front wiper rubbers poor just meet requirements

Pass 7 Jul 2015 61,758 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak n/s/f

Pass 1 Aug 2014 60,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness o/s/f unertray

Pass 26 Jul 2013 59,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2012 58,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2011 56,469 miles

signs of cracking/ageing o/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2011 56,469 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

signs of cracking/ageing o/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2010 55,727 miles

unknown warning light on.brakes & a.b.s all working fine benifit given to presenter

Pass 19 Jul 2009 55,082 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 54,358 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 53,680 miles

O/S/R tyre aprroaching legal limit on 3mm.

Pass 23 Jul 2006 52,801 miles

This is a paper only test clerical mistake test No. 970024106214 was actually carried out. Wrong registration number taken from last years MOT

Pass 23 Jul 2006 52,801 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 HGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HGC, 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 HGC registered?

GL51 HGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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