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GV51 HKA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,774 mi
Last recorded81,774 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 81,774 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 81,774 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 70,347 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 68,515 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 68,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 66,278 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 62,426 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 62,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 59,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,920 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 54,138 miles

rear tyres worn low on inside edges

Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,585 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 45,407 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,561 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,822 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 35,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 34,168 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 30,843 miles

--STRONG ADVISE-- †Near side front tyre worn to limit on outer edge

Pass 2 May 2006 24,981 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 98,156 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 HKA 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 80%.

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 HKA, 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 HKA registered?

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

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