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GV51 HLA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,105 mi
Last recorded58,105 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 58,105 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 55,426 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 52,448 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 49,322 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 49,301 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 46,486 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 45,134 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 43,506 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 43,506 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 38,867 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 38,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 35,375 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 34,432 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 33,900 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 31,795 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 29,197 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 26,989 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre wall not exposing cords

Pass 6 Dec 2011 24,793 miles

oil leak from nearside differential/drive shaft seal

service indicater illuminated

Pass 14 Dec 2010 22,464 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 20,404 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 17,963 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 15,279 miles

off side hand brakes low 123kg

Pass 7 Dec 2006 13,596 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 11,743 miles

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall.

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 HLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV51 HLA registered?

GV51 HLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is GV51 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 HLA shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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