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LJ51 BLR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,788 mi
Last recorded143,788 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 BLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 143,788 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 137,048 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 132,519 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 127,653 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 122,092 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 115,523 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exaust bracket brocken

offside rear tyre has cracked sidewall

Fail 23 Oct 2013 115,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exaust bracket brocken

offside rear tyre has cracked sidewall

Pass 25 Oct 2012 109,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine warning lamp on

Fail 25 Oct 2012 109,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 27 Oct 2011 102,793 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 94,571 miles

engine management light on

Pass 22 Oct 2009 82,939 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 72,360 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 72,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 50,914 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 50,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 66,280 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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LJ51 BLR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LJ51 BLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ51 BLR registered?

LJ51 BLR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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The MOT history for LJ51 BLR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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