MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,995 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded multiple (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded multiple (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inside edge (3.5.1i)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
multiple brake pipes corroded slightly
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
brake pad warning light on dash
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
brake pad warning light on dash
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f tyre has wear on both edges of the tread.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
esp & bas lights stay on
o/s inner screen washer jet not working
poor wiper clearing action
wear both front brake discs
wear both front brake discs
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s outer washer not working
o/s indicator repeater lens damaged
Offside Front Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
n/s outer washer not working
o/s indicator repeater lens damaged
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ51 BCA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 LJ51 BCA, 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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LJ51 BCA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2001.
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