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GV51 HHP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,360 mi
Last recorded140,360 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 HHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 140,360 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 122,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 122,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 117,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 107,712 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front windscreen damage, not effecting drivers view of road

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 9 Feb 2016 97,959 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 89,492 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 78,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 69,172 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 60,409 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 54,479 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 47,595 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 39,098 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 38,930 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 33,179 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 28,109 miles

NSF TYRE TREAD VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

NSR TYRE TREAD LOW

OSF AND NSF BRAKE DISCS WORN

OSF TYRE TREAD LOW AND DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL NOT TO CORDS

Fail 19 Oct 2006 28,109 miles

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

NSF TYRE TREAD VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

NSR TYRE TREAD LOW.

OSF AND NSR BRAKE DISCS WORN.

OSF TYRE TREAD LOW AND DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL NOT TO CORDS.

Pass 5 Dec 2005 19,590 miles

O.S.F & O.S.R tyre sidewall rim protectors damaged ( not affecting overall tyre condition )

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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GV51 HHP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HHP, 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 HHP registered?

GV51 HHP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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