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MT51 GWL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,206 mi
Last recorded110,206 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 GWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 110,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 106,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 97,644 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 83,837 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 83,834 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 82,037 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 78,268 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 73,557 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 72,215 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 67,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 61,363 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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MT51 GWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MT51 GWL, 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 MT51 GWL registered?

MT51 GWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is MT51 GWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT51 GWL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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