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GU51 WVX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

103,409 mi
Last recorded103,409 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 103,409 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 103,409 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 99,830 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 99,830 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 96,982 miles

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 96,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 93,835 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 93,835 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 90,080 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 86,020 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 86,020 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 83,004 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 78,816 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 72,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engie light staying on

Pass 16 Jul 2014 71,285 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 71,285 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 68,994 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 68,996 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 63,620 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 63,620 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 59,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2010 55,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 52,307 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 52,307 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2008 46,230 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 46,230 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2007 40,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 40,611 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 WVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 WVX, 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 WVX registered?

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

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