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GL51 ZTD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

246,550 mi
Last recorded246,550 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 ZTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 246,550 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 246,418 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 245,300 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 75,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2017 244,063 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 149,590 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 147,623 miles

diff oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 11 Aug 2015 147,623 miles

coil spring broken o/s/f broken (2.4.C.1a)

diff oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jul 2014 144,652 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 144,652 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

diff oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 27 Mar 2013 139,834 miles

diff oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 124,199 miles

diff oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 23 Mar 2012 124,199 miles

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

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

diff oil leak

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre wearing badly need tracking

Pass 30 Mar 2011 98,411 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 76,112 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 66,218 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 66,218 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 57,042 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 14 Feb 2008 57,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Feb 2007 42,275 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 37,712 miles

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

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 ZTD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZTD, 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 ZTD registered?

GL51 ZTD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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