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L100 GDC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

234,922 mi
Last recorded234,922 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL100 GDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 234,922 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 234,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 137,106 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 137,106 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 131,854 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 131,854 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 124,675 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2009 113,332 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 103,483 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 103,483 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 87,095 miles

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
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L100 GDC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 L100 GDC, 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 L100 GDC registered?

L100 GDC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 February 2001.

Is L100 GDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L100 GDC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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