MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,709 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
sills and underbody covered
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
engine & lower covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
all brake pipes greased at flex pipe ends
bottoms of rear springs not visable
wipers split slightly clearing ok at time of test
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
EM light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
all brake pipes greased at flex pipe ends
bottoms of rear springs not visable
wipers split slightly clearing ok at time of test
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
bottoms of rear springs not visable
nsf tyre wearing on both edges & cracking very badly but no cords visable at time of test
osf tyre wearing on both edges & cracking quite badly but no cords visable at time of test
rear brake pipes greased
very slight play in front suspension both sides
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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BF51 LJC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 BF51 LJC, 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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BF51 LJC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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