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GU51 WUR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,259 mi
Last recorded128,259 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 128,259 miles

Light corrosion to underbody brake pipes

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 128,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Light corrosion to underbody brake pipes

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 110,731 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 95,929 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 82,350 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 69,550 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 55,339 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 WUR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WUR, 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 WUR registered?

GU51 WUR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is GU51 WUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 WUR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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