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LF51 ONJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

35,225 mi
Last recorded35,225 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 ONJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 35,225 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 35,225 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 34,474 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 34,125 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 33,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 32,749 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 32,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 50,771 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 50,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 50,101 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 48,996 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 29,698 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 28,869 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 28,211 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 27,335 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 26,121 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 25,511 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,098 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 22,095 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 22,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 30,150 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 17,115 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 17,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 15,809 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 12,686 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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LF51 ONJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LF51 ONJ, 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 LF51 ONJ registered?

LF51 ONJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is LF51 ONJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 ONJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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