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GY51 VMK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,393 mi
Last recorded127,393 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 127,393 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 127,393 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 124,615 miles

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

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

advise corrosion on all underside components and chassis

Pass 18 Dec 2014 183,775 miles

engine light on

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Dec 2013 173,794 miles

engine light on

Fail 24 Dec 2013 173,794 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 16 Nov 2012 161,759 miles

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

offside front tyre has a cut(no cords exposed)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 161,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

brake pad warning lamp is on

check engine lamp is on

offside front tyre has a cut(no cords exposed)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 153,330 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)

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 18 Oct 2010 140,789 miles

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

both front to rear at rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2010 140,788 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front to rear at rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both registration plates slightly deteriorated

engine management light on

Pass 19 Oct 2009 125,936 miles

both registration plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Oct 2008 110,113 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 96,268 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 78,207 miles

nearside front antiroll bar drop link worn slightly

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 VMK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VMK, 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 VMK registered?

GY51 VMK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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