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GU51 OZH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,879 mi
Last recorded61,879 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 OZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2011 61,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,879 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 58,754 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management warning light remains on.

Fail 11 Dec 2009 58,604 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management warning light remains on.

nearside door mirror is slightly insecure.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 52,903 miles

engine light on

Pass 7 Sep 2007 43,752 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 43,752 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 40,244 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 35,204 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 OZH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU51 OZH, 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 OZH registered?

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

Is GU51 OZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 OZH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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