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GN51 ARZ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

110,044 mi
Last recorded110,044 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 ARZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 110,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 103,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 103,546 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 101,210 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 101,210 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 99,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 97,042 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 97,039 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 92,828 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 92,828 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 88,155 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 88,155 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 86,767 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 86,767 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,300 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 79,910 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 79,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 76,961 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 76,961 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,205 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake pads low

Fail 20 Sep 2012 66,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 66,373 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 60,888 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 53,558 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 47,265 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,197 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 34,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 34,140 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,949 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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GN51 ARZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 GN51 ARZ, 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 GN51 ARZ registered?

GN51 ARZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GN51 ARZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 ARZ shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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