2001 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · GY51 GRK
2001 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 141,433 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,433 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY51 GRK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 141,433 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY51 GRK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz C (GY51 GRK) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GY51 GRK Mileage History
- 09/09/2022135,852 mi
- 09/09/2022135,852 mi
- 21/08/2023137,522 mi+1,670 mi
- 23/09/2024139,611 mi+2,089 mi
- 23/09/2025141,433 mi+1,822 mi
Average of roughly 1,836 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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