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GL51 LSF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

172,261 mi
Last recorded172,261 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 LSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 172,261 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 166,686 miles

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

service brake efficiency just met requirement

Pass 11 Aug 2017 160,479 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 155,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 155,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 150,965 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 143,571 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 136,741 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 131,546 miles

rear registration plate slightly dirty

Pass 27 Aug 2011 125,658 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 120,642 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear registration plate slightly dirty

Pass 4 Sep 2009 115,926 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 110,630 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 106,337 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 95,558 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 LSF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LSF, 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 LSF registered?

GL51 LSF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is GL51 LSF safe to buy?

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