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LJ51 AHN

2001 Mercedes Coupe

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

118,890 mi
Last recorded118,890 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Coupe87,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 AHN
MakeMercedes
ModelCoupe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 118,890 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 118,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2025 117,642 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Diff Leaking

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 117,639 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Diff Leaking

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 116,736 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear diff leaking

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2022 99,768 miles

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

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

Rear Dif leaking

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 88,223 miles

Central Rear exhaust box delaminating

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 88,223 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear exhaust box delaminating

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 82,322 miles

Central Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2020 82,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 79,912 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 79,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 79,968 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault esp light on ind a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 79,440 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 79,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 78,305 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 77,377 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 76,177 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 76,177 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 75,533 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 75,533 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 73,222 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 72,142 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 72,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 68,579 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condensation in osf headlamp

wipers starting to smear slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2010 59,588 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 59,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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 17 Mar 2009 52,282 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 52,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 45,195 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 45,195 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 32,401 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 32,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Coupe?

Based on 1,419 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
4,320
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 73
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
position lamp(s) not working 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 20
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LJ51 AHN is a 2001 Mercedes Coupe in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 87,778 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 Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ51 AHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ51 AHN is a 2001 Mercedes Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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