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GV51 HJK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,975 mi
Last recorded156,975 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 156,975 miles

EML light is on

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2019 140,950 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2019 140,950 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 131,294 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 127,022 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 127,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords hifly 225/45/R17 94W (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit hifly 225/45/R17 94W (cracked) (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 124,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tie rod has slight play

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 116,116 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 116,116 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust mount broken

Pass 23 Apr 2014 104,910 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 104,905 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 86,157 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 79,316 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 73,583 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 66,448 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 58,414 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 58,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 51,691 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2006 42,899 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 35,096 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 HJK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJK, 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 HJK registered?

GV51 HJK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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