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GU51 WRP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,855 mi
Last recorded152,855 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 WRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2009 152,855 miles

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

offside front brake back plate bent

offside steering rack gaitor damp and play in offside inner rack joint

rear anti roll bar bushes

rear brakes slightly uneven

slight play offside front hub bearing and very slight noise offside front hub bearside

slight runout front brakes

Fail 11 Sep 2009 152,853 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

offside front brake back plate bent

offside steering rack gaitor damp and play in offside inner rack joint

rear anti roll bar bushes

rear brakes slightly uneven

slight play offside front hub bearing and very slight noise offside front hub bearside

slight runout front brakes

Pass 1 Sep 2008 141,439 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 125,482 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 112,393 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 112,392 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front nearside mirror missing

Pass 21 Jul 2006 112,390 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 112,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 82,830 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 WRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 WRP, 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 WRP registered?

GU51 WRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is GU51 WRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 WRP 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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