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ST51 GHK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,124 mi
Last recorded71,124 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 GHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 71,123 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipes coated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox leaking oil

Offside rear tyre soft

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 64,958 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 58,776 miles

TWO SMALL CHIPS IN THE SCREEN.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 52,520 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 43,278 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,663 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,821 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 32,817 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 29,157 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 25,838 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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ST51 GHK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ST51 GHK, 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 ST51 GHK registered?

ST51 GHK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is ST51 GHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 GHK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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