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GU51 OZO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,717 mi
Last recorded111,717 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 OZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 111,717 miles

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 111,717 miles

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 103,621 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 99,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 87,765 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 81,068 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 56,845 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 56,845 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 44,822 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 36,130 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 36,130 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 31,865 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 25,945 miles

offside rear tyre worn low

Fail 10 Oct 2007 25,940 miles

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

offside front tyre worn low around shoulders

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 7 Oct 2006 21,933 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 18,709 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 OZO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU51 OZO registered?

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

Is GU51 OZO safe to buy?

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