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GL51 TNV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

182,658 mi
Last recorded182,658 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 TNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 182,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 186,657 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 176,679 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 174,871 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 174,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 167,655 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 160,324 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 160,324 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 151,431 miles

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 151,431 miles

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

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 142,566 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 Nov 2014 133,250 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 133,250 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 125,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 116,867 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn very low on outer edge tread not cut as deep

offside front tyre has cut on outer edge and is worn low on outer edge

Pass 30 Nov 2011 108,018 miles

Oil leak from rear diff`.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 97,041 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 85,860 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 75,581 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 65,879 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 57,479 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 TNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TNV, 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 TNV registered?

GL51 TNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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The MOT history for GL51 TNV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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