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GY51 HSC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,812 mi
Last recorded98,812 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 HSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 98,812 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 98,812 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 92,171 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber split (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Mar 2015 90,347 miles

Engine light on.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 87,880 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 83,868 miles

WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 16 Feb 2011 75,104 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 66,872 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 60,063 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 46,678 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 46,678 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

large under trays

nearside front and rear tyre as digs in outer walls

Pass 25 Sep 2006 38,491 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 30,736 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 HSC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HSC, 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 HSC registered?

GY51 HSC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is GY51 HSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 HSC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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