MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
243,410 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GU51 PBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 PBV, 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 PBV registered?
GU51 PBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is GU51 PBV safe to buy?
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