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GV51 CWM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,046 mi
Last recorded116,046 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 CWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 116,046 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bubble of corrosion on all around body

Pass 23 Oct 2019 115,470 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 115,470 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 x registration lamps inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 114,439 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 114,439 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 107,612 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 101,496 miles

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 7 May 2015 93,660 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 84,745 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 84,745 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 73,800 miles

both rear tyres on 2-3mm

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,162 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 65,814 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 62,120 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 57,079 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear centre belt buckle trapped under bolted seat base (unable to check)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 57,079 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake servo pipe routed incorrectly

rear centre belt buckle trapped under bolted seat base (unable to check)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 51,150 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 42,367 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 CWM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GV51 CWM, 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 CWM registered?

GV51 CWM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is GV51 CWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 CWM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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