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GY51 DNF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,273 mi
Last recorded141,273 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 DNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 141,273 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 141,273 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 137,315 miles

exhaust system deteriorated / has a minor leak

front brake pads appear low

Fail 23 Jan 2016 137,315 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system deteriorated / has a minor leak

front brake pads appear low

Pass 20 Jan 2015 130,522 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 127,052 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2012 123,261 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 115,384 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 115,132 miles

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

rear brake balance just met

Pass 27 Jul 2010 95,865 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 89,423 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 84,253 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 77,218 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 61,430 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 DNF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DNF, 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 GY51 DNF registered?

GY51 DNF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is GY51 DNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 DNF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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