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X61 GFJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,084 mi
Last recorded144,084 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX61 GFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 144,084 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 137,691 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 137,503 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 135,570 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 128,474 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 128,474 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 117,585 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 117,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 106,237 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 106,237 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 97,966 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 97,966 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light stays on

Pass 10 Jun 2011 83,408 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 83,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 68,836 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 54,817 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 54,817 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 37,217 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 22,161 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,346 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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X61 GFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 X61 GFJ, 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 X61 GFJ registered?

X61 GFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X61 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X61 GFJ shows 20 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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