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GX51 FNO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,355 mi
Last recorded152,355 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 FNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 152,355 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 147,532 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight oil leak on rear differential

Fail 2 Dec 2017 147,532 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight oil leak on rear differential

Pass 5 Dec 2016 143,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

Fail 5 Dec 2016 143,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

Pass 16 Nov 2015 136,236 miles

rear tyres worn low on inside edges

Fail 16 Nov 2015 136,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres worn low on inside edges

Pass 1 Nov 2014 129,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 121,290 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 108,222 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 888,624 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 67,743 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 67,743 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 57,621 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

Pass 17 Sep 2008 49,122 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 49,122 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 44,729 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,422 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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GX51 FNO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GX51 FNO, 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 GX51 FNO registered?

GX51 FNO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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