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GY51 GOE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,681 mi
Last recorded64,681 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 GOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 64,681 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 64,677 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 59,911 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 49,691 miles

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

all four tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 37,765 miles

both front tyre wearing on edges

rear diff has an oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2007 30,233 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated, pads ok

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,233 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated, pads ok

Pass 10 Oct 2006 22,364 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside rear jacking pad missing

Fail 9 Oct 2006 22,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside rear jacking pad missing

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 GOE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GY51 GOE, 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 GOE registered?

GY51 GOE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is GY51 GOE safe to buy?

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