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GY51 ODU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

97,905 mi
Last recorded97,905 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 97,905 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 93,422 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 90,746 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 84,611 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 80,451 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 79,095 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 76,152 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 75,386 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 75,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 73,910 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 72,070 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 70,258 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 68,668 miles

Centre exhaust mounting very fragile (OK at time of test)

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

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 66,746 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 64,745 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 62,886 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 60,674 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 58,348 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 56,604 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 48,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 36,819 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,809 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 ODU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 ODU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY51 ODU registered?

GY51 ODU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is GY51 ODU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 ODU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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