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GV51 LFU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,482 mi
Last recorded92,482 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 LFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 92,482 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 85,713 miles

Drivers door mirror glass is badly discoloured.

Fail 25 Jan 2012 85,709 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

drivers door mirror glass badly discoloured.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 75,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear no plate disapating

Fail 7 Jan 2011 75,840 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear no plate disapating

Pass 8 Mar 2010 70,035 miles

REAR NO PLATE FADED/DIRTY/SEPERATED TO THE LIMIT.

near side front lower arm (rear of pair) inner bush starting to seperate

near side front tyre low on tread on outer edge.

off side rea shock absorber feels slightly weak.

Fail 5 Mar 2010 69,997 miles

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

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

REAR NO PLATE FADED/DIRTY/SEPERATED TO THE LIMIT.

front no plate slightly faded at top.

near side front lower arm (rear of pair) inner bush starting to seperate

near side front tyre low on tread on outer edge.

off side rea shock absorber feels slightly weak.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 62,060 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 52,508 miles

advise edges of both front tyres

Pass 11 Jul 2007 47,161 miles

advise rear brakes low

Pass 8 Nov 2006 41,969 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 34,441 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 LFU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LFU, 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

How do I check the history of GV51 LFU?

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What year was GV51 LFU registered?

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

Is GV51 LFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 LFU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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