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GV51 AYU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,250 mi
Last recorded144,250 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 AYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 144,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 140,280 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 140,271 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 123,488 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 112,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Fail 9 Jul 2014 112,672 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Pass 18 Jul 2013 100,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jul 2013 100,936 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r indicater faded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 92,689 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 89,082 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Jul 2011 88,809 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 82,385 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 76,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise all four brake discs have surface corrosion on inner side

Pass 17 Sep 2008 71,961 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 67,179 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 67,174 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 67,163 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 67,162 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 67,147 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 67,147 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 64,508 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 59,579 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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GV51 AYU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GV51 AYU, 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 GV51 AYU registered?

GV51 AYU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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The MOT history for GV51 AYU shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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