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GP51 YPA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,370 mi
Last recorded86,370 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 YPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 86,370 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 86,361 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 78,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 73,537 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 63,334 miles

Exhaust bracket to gearbox corroded but still secure

Nearside Front Tyre has a surface cut on the outer sidewall

Power steering heavy but still working

Rear Both tyres moderately worn in the center

Pass 28 Oct 2016 57,281 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 57,281 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 51,480 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT REPLACE ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT REPLACE ASAP (4.1.E.1)

One rear silencer hanger corroded/broken but system still supported

Pass 3 Nov 2014 41,434 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 39,139 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 35,715 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 33,031 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 30,925 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 28,731 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 26,975 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 24,588 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 21,868 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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GP51 YPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GP51 YPA, 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 GP51 YPA registered?

GP51 YPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 November 2001.

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