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ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2001 Mercedes-Benz C Diesel 2685cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 217,944 miles on the clock, averaging 8,389 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for GV51 VLA
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 217,944 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16,100 |
| Average per year | 8,389 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GV51 VLA |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2685cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GV — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About GV51 VLA
What car is GV51 VLA?
GV51 VLA is a grey Mercedes-Benz C, diesel (2685cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.
What is the mileage of GV51 VLA?
The last recorded mileage for GV51 VLA was 217,944 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV51 VLA passed its MOT?
GV51 VLA has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2018.
Is GV51 VLA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV51 VLA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is GV51 VLA?
GV51 VLA is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.