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J9 LUO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,347 mi
Last recorded125,347 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 LUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2021 125,347 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all doors rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2020 121,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 121,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 119,627 miles

Oil leak on engine ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 119,626 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint ally arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint ally arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 102,709 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 102,709 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 92,719 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 82,122 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 77,466 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 68,635 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 65,099 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 60,527 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2008 54,827 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 47,454 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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J9 LUO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 J9 LUO, 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 J9 LUO registered?

J9 LUO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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