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GP51 YUS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,055 mi
Last recorded91,055 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 YUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 91,055 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 85,584 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 84,263 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays

Fail 6 Sep 2024 84,263 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays

Pass 5 Sep 2023 83,495 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 82,048 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 82,048 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 75,425 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 75,390 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 71,727 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 64,747 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 64,747 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 54,416 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 45,800 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front and rear seat belts slightly slow on retraction (lack of use)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

plastic covers restricting view of some components under body

Pass 22 Oct 2013 45,764 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 44,618 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 42,681 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 42,681 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 40,241 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 22 Oct 2009 37,232 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 32,805 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 28,081 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 22,607 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 22,607 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 16,558 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)

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 YUS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YUS, 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 YUS registered?

GP51 YUS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is GP51 YUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP51 YUS shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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