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GV51 AZB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,507 mi
Last recorded118,507 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 AZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 118,507 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 116,638 miles

Oil leak rear diff. ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 114,658 miles

Front exhaust system poorly supported/corroded.

Front wiper blades spliting at ends.

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 114,658 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front exhaust system poorly supported/corroded.

Front wiper blades spliting at ends.

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 110,534 miles

Engine and undertray covers fitted restricting view.

Exhaust system corroding.

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 110,534 miles

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

Engine and undertray covers fitted restricting view.

Exhaust system corroding.

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to limit on outer edge.Strong advise.

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 107,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 107,769 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake pedal sticking slightly.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 102,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2012 98,673 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 94,849 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

STRONG ADVISE:- FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN BELOW MANUFACTURES SPECIFIC LIMITS

Fail 18 Oct 2011 94,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

STRONG ADVISE:- FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN BELOW MANUFACTURES SPECIFIC LIMITS

Pass 13 Oct 2010 87,710 miles

Centre exhaust mount corroded

Diff oil seal leaking

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 9 Oct 2009 80,015 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 80,015 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 69,986 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 61,114 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 61,114 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 51,612 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 42,871 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 AZB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV51 AZB registered?

GV51 AZB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is GV51 AZB safe to buy?

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