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GY51 HSO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

238,979 mi
Last recorded238,979 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 238,979 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 227,617 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 221,456 miles

Engine mountings have play

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 221,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine mountings have play

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

Pass 8 May 2015 212,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat in the rear

very small amount of play in a joint on nearside front wheel possible inner rack arm

Fail 8 May 2015 212,625 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat in the rear

very small amount of play in a joint on nearside front wheel possible inner rack arm

Pass 8 May 2014 200,275 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust box is de-laminated.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2013 195,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2013 195,525 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 180,314 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2011 162,656 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 133,735 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 133,735 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 122,201 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 111,158 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 111,158 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 98,760 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 98,760 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 86,464 miles

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)

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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GY51 HSO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HSO, 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 HSO registered?

GY51 HSO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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