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GX51 FZE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,958 mi
Last recorded123,958 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 123,958 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 123,958 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 117,038 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 117,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 111,092 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 111,091 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 104,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 101,363 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Slight damage to O/S front anti roll bar link bar top ball joint dust cover.

Slight wear and perishing to both front lower suspension rear arm inner bushes.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 83,521 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 68,537 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 68,537 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,121 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 27 Jun 2013 58,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 29 Jun 2012 46,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 29 Jun 2011 38,619 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 32,516 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,345 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 28,969 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large under trays

nearside headlight on upper limit/

Pass 8 Nov 2007 26,342 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 22,160 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres have undulations in sidewalls

Pass 10 Nov 2005 18,810 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 FZE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FZE, 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 FZE registered?

GX51 FZE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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