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EJ51 NGU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,452 mi
Last recorded116,452 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 NGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 116,452 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 113,238 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 113,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 107,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 98,996 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 91,000 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 90,998 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 83,275 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 72,629 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 65,159 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 65,159 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 56,321 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 56,271 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 47,679 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 37,177 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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EJ51 NGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EJ51 NGU, 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 EJ51 NGU registered?

EJ51 NGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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