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LB51 JZC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,464 mi
Last recorded73,464 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 JZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 73,464 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 73,464 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 70,382 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle restricting the view of some testable items

Fail 9 Nov 2017 70,382 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle restricting the view of some testable items

Pass 10 Oct 2016 64,584 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 57,867 miles

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

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)

Oil leak from Automatic Transmission.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 48,074 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 48,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 39,511 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2011 31,152 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 31,152 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 29,261 miles

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

gear box oil leak small

Pass 4 Dec 2009 27,219 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 24,257 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 20,385 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 16,395 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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LB51 JZC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB51 JZC, 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 LB51 JZC registered?

LB51 JZC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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