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GY51 VMJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,494 mi
Last recorded113,494 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 113,494 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 106,729 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 106,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 100,594 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 100,594 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 94,765 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 89,340 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 82,662 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 76,615 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 69,601 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 62,732 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 62,650 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 56,640 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 50,509 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 VMJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VMJ, 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 VMJ registered?

GY51 VMJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is GY51 VMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 VMJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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