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GU51 OZN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,819 mi
Last recorded96,819 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 OZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 96,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 96,819 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 96,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 80,202 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 79,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2013 79,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 75,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine man light on

Pass 31 Oct 2011 68,126 miles

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

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

engine man light on

front brake discs worn

some play in steering shaft support bush through bulkhead

Pass 29 Oct 2010 61,267 miles

brake assist warning on on dashboard

engine managment light on

Fail 28 Oct 2010 61,243 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

brake assist warning on on dashboard

engine managment light on

Pass 28 Oct 2009 54,695 miles

n/s/f outer tyre wall cut

Fail 28 Oct 2009 54,695 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

n/s/f outer tyre wall cut

Pass 16 Dec 2008 48,300 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 43,584 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 43,584 miles

Centre Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Centre Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Centre Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Centre Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Centre Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Centre Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Centre Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Centre Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 35,150 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2005 30,979 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 30,979 miles

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

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

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

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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GU51 OZN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OZN, 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 OZN registered?

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

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