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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking and going bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
nearside front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
wear o/s front tyre195/65/15
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
wear o/s front tyre195/65/15
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and perishing 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ? (3.5.1g)
wear inner edge and perishing o/s rear tyre 195/65/15
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
n/s/f rear lower suspesion arm bush slightly deteriorated
o/s/f front lower suspension bush slightly deteriorated
o/s/f rear lower arm suspension bush slightly deteriorated
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
n/s/f rear lower suspesion arm bush slightly deteriorated
o/s/f front lower suspension bush slightly deteriorated
o/s/f rear lower arm suspension bush slightly deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyre wall perished and cracking
diesel managment light on
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear tyre wall perished and cracking
both wipers split
diesel managment light on
slight play in osf wheel bearing (adjustable)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
esp system faulty
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
esp system faulty
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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GY51 GRK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 GY51 GRK, 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 GRK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2001.
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