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ST51 GJE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,415 mi
Last recorded102,415 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 GJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 102,415 miles

o/s/fr lower ball joint rubber boot split

Fail 13 Jan 2012 102,415 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/fr lower ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 23 Dec 2010 89,189 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 79,133 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 79,133 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 69,021 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 69,021 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 65,816 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 61,977 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 56,115 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 GJE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ST51 GJE, 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 ST51 GJE registered?

ST51 GJE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is ST51 GJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 GJE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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