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CX51 LJV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,017 mi
Last recorded135,017 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 LJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2018 135,017 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure middle section and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working motor not running ? (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes that go over petrol tank . marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front of wheel ( alloy ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of wheel ( steel ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side poor effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central floor corroded , ( two places ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear of wheel ( steel ) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected pad sensor wires (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected bolts missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess central handbrake cable rubbing on prop shaft (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of wheel ( alloy ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

pad warning light on dashboard illuminated

slight imbalance in rear foot brake effort , near side seems slow

Pass 22 Sep 2017 121,999 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 100,849 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 100,848 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 95,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 95,456 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 92,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 270,651 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 270,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 77,536 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

air box insecure

both wiper blades split at end

Pass 22 Jun 2012 77,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

air box insecure

both wiper blades split at end

Pass 23 Jun 2011 72,752 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 72,752 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 66,690 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 61,617 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 61,617 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 51,631 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 45,289 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 32,193 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 28,017 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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CX51 LJV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CX51 LJV, 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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CX51 LJV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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