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RD51 GCK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,759 mi
Last recorded115,759 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 GCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 115,759 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 115,759 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 114,859 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged both nearside (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 114,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Road wheel slightly damaged both nearside (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 108,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 101,814 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 91,778 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 84,505 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 75,938 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 75,938 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 64,629 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 57,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 57,484 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 49,086 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 38,864 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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RD51 GCK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,685cc diesel 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 RD51 GCK, 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 RD51 GCK registered?

RD51 GCK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is RD51 GCK safe to buy?

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