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DJ51 CAF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,264 mi
Last recorded95,264 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ51 CAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 95,264 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 91,829 miles

Offside Front Inner Inner tie rod arm has slight play.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 88,003 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both - 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 87,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both - 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 81,101 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 78,074 miles

Central Rear Rear differential leaking.

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play TIE ROD ENDS HAVE PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play TIE ROD ENDS HAVE PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 76,050 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 67,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 59,786 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on the outside slightly

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the inside slightly

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,739 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 52,739 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 580,313 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 44,354 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 41,387 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 37,965 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 37,965 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 35,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 35,153 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 32,035 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 28,659 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 24,891 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 21,863 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 18,584 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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DJ51 CAF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DJ51 CAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DJ51 CAF registered?

DJ51 CAF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is DJ51 CAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJ51 CAF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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