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GY51 DLN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,563 mi
Last recorded202,563 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 DLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 202,563 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 196,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 191,349 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

rear diff oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2017 191,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2016 184,868 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2016 184,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 180,067 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 173,479 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 173,471 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 165,213 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear dif slight oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 157,532 miles

Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 150,260 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 145,732 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 141,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 141,394 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 134,797 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 127,762 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 120,597 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 120,597 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 112,530 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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GY51 DLN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY51 DLN, 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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GY51 DLN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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