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GU51 WUC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

61,102 mi
Last recorded61,102 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 61,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body not fully secure bumber (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 61,102 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Body not fully secure bumber (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 58,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 58,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 58,289 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 54,583 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 54,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 48,539 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 46,989 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 46,989 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 42,743 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 40,588 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 38,488 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 38,454 miles

both front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Nov 2012 38,454 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Nov 2011 36,218 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 36,206 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,825 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 27,049 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 24,115 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 24,115 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 20,658 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 WUC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WUC, 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 WUC registered?

GU51 WUC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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