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LJ51 ONR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,795 mi
Last recorded60,795 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 ONR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 60,795 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 60,794 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2014 56,106 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2013 52,583 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,629 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 39,814 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 38,080 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,674 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 31,466 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 28,033 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 7 Nov 2006 21,173 miles

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

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 ONR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ONR, 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 ONR registered?

LJ51 ONR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2001.

Is LJ51 ONR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 ONR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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