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GU51 WUD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,247 mi
Last recorded122,247 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 WUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 122,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 118,115 miles

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

n/s/f steering rack end socket/drumstick has some play

n/s/r anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2016 112,003 miles

Rear brake pads starting to get low.

Rear exhaust box corroded and starting to blow.

Rear flexible brake hoses starting to crack/perish.

Fail 31 Aug 2016 111,946 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (pin up outer joint) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake pads starting to get low.

Rear exhaust box corroded and starting to blow.

Rear flexible brake hoses starting to crack/perish.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 106,224 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 106,221 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower/rear suspension arm ball joint marked in yellow (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 103,281 miles

both front rack end sockets have play

both rear indicators fading to white light

Fail 18 Aug 2014 103,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front rack end sockets have play

both rear indicators fading to white light

o/s/r tyre tread low at 2 mm

Pass 7 Aug 2013 98,536 miles

n/s/f lower front suspension arm inner rubber bush has some movement

o/s/f lower front suspension arm inner rubber bush has some movement

o/s/r indicator fading to white light

o/s/r suspension making creaking noise

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2012 93,687 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll bar "D" bushes have slight play

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 2mm

Pass 8 Aug 2011 87,678 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 87,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 82,160 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 82,057 miles

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

o/s/r brake rubbing

Pass 5 Aug 2009 76,193 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 70,204 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 63,565 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 53,956 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 53,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 WUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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