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GL51 TLO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,865 mi
Last recorded96,865 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 TLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2020 96,865 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but beam pattern still defined.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Small chip in windscreen not effecting drivers view .

Pass 13 Dec 2019 94,945 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Small chip in windscreen not effecting drivers view .

Fail 2 Dec 2019 94,878 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Small chip in windscreen not effecting drivers view .

Pass 3 Dec 2018 92,737 miles

Engine covers and under trays and component trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust hanger adrift but still supported

Pass 20 Nov 2017 90,319 miles

225/45 r17

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml on

Fail 17 Nov 2017 90,319 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

225/45 r17

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml on

Pass 16 Nov 2016 87,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

eml on

Fail 12 Nov 2016 87,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

eml on

Pass 6 Nov 2015 83,662 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 80,387 miles

Eml on.

Rear offside light cluster cracked.

Fail 12 Nov 2014 80,387 miles

Eml on.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear offside light cluster cracked.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 77,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 77,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 72,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 72,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 69,993 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 65,781 miles

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 61,337 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 61,337 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 57,502 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 52,523 miles

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

rear number plate slightly deterioated

slight damage on nearside rear outer tyre wall

Pass 1 Dec 2006 46,852 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 46,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Nov 2005 34,461 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 TLO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TLO, 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 TLO registered?

GL51 TLO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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