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GU51 WOX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,393 mi
Last recorded104,393 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 104,393 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 104,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Side repeater not working Both front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 98,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 94,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe covered in copper grease

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 94,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested Unable to access exhaust due to mesh (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe covered in copper grease

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 94,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affecting front fog (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2014 90,922 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 90,921 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 82,899 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 82,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 78,707 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 63,208 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 58,157 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 55,496 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 49,741 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,726 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 38,726 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,436 miles

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

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 WOX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WOX, 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 WOX registered?

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

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