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GX51 FVL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

134,510 mi
Last recorded134,510 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 FVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 134,510 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 134,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 121,736 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 121,736 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 121,546 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 119,558 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 123,344 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 123,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 113,444 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 106,348 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 97,748 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 89,556 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 77,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 77,199 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 68,155 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 53,994 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing in the centre treads

Pass 9 Jun 2011 40,488 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 27,009 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 17,041 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 7,519 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 6,295 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 5,157 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 FVL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GX51 FVL, 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 FVL registered?

GX51 FVL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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