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LJ51 BCA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,995 mi
Last recorded99,995 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 BCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 99,995 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 99,969 miles

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))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 86,199 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 86,186 miles

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 82,916 miles

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)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 82,916 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 79,630 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 79,621 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 78,464 miles

multiple brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2013 77,263 miles

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

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 27 Jul 2013 77,263 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 70,891 miles

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.

Pass 30 Jul 2011 64,960 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,168 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 14 May 2009 49,456 miles

esp & bas lights stay on

Pass 18 Nov 2008 48,320 miles

o/s inner screen washer jet not working

poor wiper clearing action

wear both front brake discs

Pass 23 Nov 2007 40,794 miles

wear both front brake discs

Fail 27 Nov 2006 34,203 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 34,203 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 27,356 miles

n/s outer washer not working

o/s indicator repeater lens damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2005 27,356 miles

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.

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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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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What year was LJ51 BCA registered?

LJ51 BCA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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