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GX51 FXB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,418 mi
Last recorded129,418 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 FXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 129,418 miles

oil leak (diff.)

rear arms corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2021 129,412 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak (diff.)

rear arms corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 127,799 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive final drive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear arms corroded

rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2020 127,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive final drive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear arms corroded

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 125,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 125,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 123,222 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 123,222 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 120,092 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Oil leak axle differential seal weeping ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 120,092 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Oil leak axle differential seal weeping ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 115,936 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 115,608 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 115,608 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 114,390 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 112,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 110,927 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 110,927 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 108,649 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 105,508 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 96,997 miles

oil leak from rear axle

plastic oversills fitted and full length undertray

Pass 8 Oct 2007 82,243 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 69,396 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 55,469 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 FXB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel 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 GX51 FXB, 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 FXB registered?

GX51 FXB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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