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GV51 ZDA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

187,384 mi
Last recorded187,384 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2017 187,384 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 184,848 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 183,000 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 183,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 174,508 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 163,646 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 163,646 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 150,650 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 150,650 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 137,393 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 7 Sep 2010 124,214 miles

nearside @ offside front anti bar outer link rods lower ball joints slight play

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 21 Aug 2009 110,924 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 97,372 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 97,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 90,418 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 83,927 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 ZDA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZDA, 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 ZDA registered?

GV51 ZDA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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The MOT history for GV51 ZDA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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