MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,047 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle has corrosion around chassis, sills areas and pipes
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)
Front Ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front vehicle suspension arms have play in ball joint and bushes
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle reg plates slightly deteriorated
Vehicle tyres worn and cracked on sidewalls
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine management light on
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corroded rear brake discs
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DJ51 DPJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 DJ51 DPJ, 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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DJ51 DPJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2001.
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