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DG51 JLX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

163,949 mi
Last recorded163,949 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 JLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 163,949 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 163,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 154,411 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

OIL LEAK

Fail 17 Sep 2016 154,178 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

OIL LEAK

Pass 14 Sep 2015 150,392 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 150,388 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2014 147,149 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 147,143 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 139,471 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 132,110 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 132,110 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 113,858 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2011 113,858 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2010 92,822 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 92,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 66,384 miles

Front brake discs worn thin

Fail 9 Sep 2009 66,353 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs worn thin

Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,432 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 32,243 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,469 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 25,563 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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DG51 JLX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DG51 JLX, 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 DG51 JLX registered?

DG51 JLX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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