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GV51 ZDE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,852 mi
Last recorded97,852 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 97,852 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 97,541 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 97,538 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 97,249 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 97,249 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 95,331 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 95,306 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 93,896 miles

Both headlamps beam image poor

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust centre section mounting broken

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 93,896 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both headlamps beam image poor

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust centre section mounting broken

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 91,262 miles

205/55R16V

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 11 Jan 2017 91,262 miles

205/55R16V

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

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 12 Jan 2016 87,819 miles

n/s tyres worn to 3mm

o/s tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 12 Jan 2016 87,819 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s tyres worn to 3mm

o/s tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 5 Jan 2015 84,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 7 Jan 2014 78,233 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 5 Jan 2013 72,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 16 Jan 2012 65,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2010 57,762 miles

front and rear undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2009 50,546 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 42,695 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 42,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 36,782 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 32,149 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 ZDE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZDE, 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 ZDE registered?

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

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