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GV51 CWY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

194,254 mi
Last recorded194,254 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 CWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 194,254 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 194,246 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer /rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4 wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 189,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 189,234 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 184,195 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 15 Feb 2023 184,195 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drumstick (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 Feb 2022 176,851 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear rose joint, as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 169,855 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 164,926 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 164,923 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 161,331 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 161,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre in tread (marked) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2018 158,929 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 153,300 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 150,191 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 149,023 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 145,824 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 144,170 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 144,170 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 141,654 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 141,654 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 139,398 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 139,398 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 134,844 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 126,296 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 126,296 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 117,115 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

emissions near to limit {see sheet}

large under trays

offside rear light/lens cracked

slight oil leak on offside front tray

Pass 15 Mar 2007 101,745 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 101,744 miles

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

Both rear tyres close to minimum tread depth.

Front offside tyre has nail in tread

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

Windscreen has stone chip in zone A, (less than 10mm)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 98,261 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 81,067 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 CWY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 GV51 CWY, 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 CWY registered?

GV51 CWY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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