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GY51 HZW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

146,333 mi
Last recorded146,333 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 HZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 146,333 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 146,214 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 134,507 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 129,817 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 117,594 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 117,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 114,795 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 29 Sep 2011 110,609 miles

nearside front tyre low on tread outside edge 4 to 5mm the rest

Pass 14 Sep 2010 106,173 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 97,119 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 86,942 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 75,571 miles

plastic outer cover sills fitted † †large plastic under trays fitted to underside

Pass 28 Sep 2006 61,920 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 HZW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HZW, 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 HZW registered?

GY51 HZW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GY51 HZW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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