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GU51 EKN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,328 mi
Last recorded114,328 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 EKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 114,328 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 108,466 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 103,737 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 98,942 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 98,942 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 95,291 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 93,162 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 93,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 91,881 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 90,482 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 88,958 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 86,954 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 85,461 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 83,120 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 83,090 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 81,098 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 81,086 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 81,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 79,123 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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GU51 EKN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GU51 EKN, 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 GU51 EKN registered?

GU51 EKN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GU51 EKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 EKN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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