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EA51 JLV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

157,979 mi
Last recorded157,979 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 JLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 157,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 147,931 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 147,931 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 135,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower lower arm balljoint worn

Offside Front tyre wearing at outer edge

Offside Rear anti roll bar "D" bush worn

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Jan 2019 122,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 122,748 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 119,629 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyer has cut on side wall

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 119,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer tyer has cut on side wall

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 117,484 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 117,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Mirror casing missing sharp edges protruding. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror/side repeater not working/missing. (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip bulb fitted incorrectly. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass cracked. (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 115,939 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

o/s and n/s front tyres low tread on outer edges and near wear bars

Fail 28 Feb 2015 105,184 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 105,184 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 94,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 94,986 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 83,214 miles

Engine Management Light On

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 71,445 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

ecu light on

Pass 18 Jun 2010 60,438 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 51,706 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jun 2008 44,033 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 44,003 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 38,636 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 34,092 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 34,092 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 32,092 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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EA51 JLV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EA51 JLV, 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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EA51 JLV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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