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GY51 GRK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,980 mi
Last recorded142,980 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 GRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 142,980 miles

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 141,433 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2024 139,611 miles

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))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 137,522 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 135,852 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 135,852 miles

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 133,816 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 133,816 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 131,477 miles

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))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 131,477 miles

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 128,240 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 128,240 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 124,557 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 124,557 miles

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 119,472 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 113,457 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 106,878 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 106,878 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 100,196 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 100,196 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 95,113 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 95,113 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 91,166 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 84,831 miles

both rear tyre wall perished and cracking

diesel managment light on

Fail 7 Oct 2011 84,831 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 79,690 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 79,690 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 73,261 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 73,261 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 67,700 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 67,700 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 62,797 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 51,277 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 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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